Faja da Areia Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 17.05° W

Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 09 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Faja da Areia sea temperature is
23.3° C
1.6° 

Faja da Areia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Faja da Areia surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, NW swell with 574 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with NNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Faja da Areia this week:

The surf forecast for Faja da Areia over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Faja da Areia in the next 16 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 13th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 13th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 11th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faja da Areia over the next 16 days.


G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m gonna level with you – this is not a week to get excited about. The next 16 days for Faja da Areia are mostly a write-off for quality waves. It’s a real dry spell, so don’t go cancelling your plans just yet, but keep your expectations low.

We kick off on Thursday the 9th with tiny, weak swells. The combined energy is a measly 53 (53), with a short period of just 4 seconds. Winds are light but cross-on, so it’s messy and small – definitely not worth paddling out for. Friday the 10th is even worse. The swell drops to 1ft and the energy is down to 45 (45). It’s a cross-shore wind, so just small, crumbly closeouts. Basically, we’re looking at a blank run for the first few days.

There’s a slight flicker on Saturday the 11th. The swell picks up to 4ft from the NNW with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 240 (240) – that’s moderate energy. But the wind is onshore and the forecast calls it “marginal.” Not a day to set your alarm. Sunday the 12th stays around 5ft, but again, cross-onshore winds keep it choppy and unappealing.

The real tease comes on Tuesday the 14th. We get glassy conditions with a 3ft swell from the NNW. The combined energy is 100 (100) – weak, but the clean surface could make for some fun little waves. The wind turns calm early, with glassy conditions. If you’re desperate for a paddle, this is the one. The water temp is 74°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, so a spring suit will do. Wednesday the 15th holds more glassy conditions early, with a 2ft swell from the north and energy of 60 (60). Again, tiny, but clean. These are the only two windows that even deserve a look.

After that, it’s downhill. From Thursday the 16th right through to the 24th, we see a lot of cross-onshore winds and short-period junk. There’s a bit of a bump in size around the 19th and 20th, with 5ft to 5ft from the NE, but the period is only 6 to 7 seconds and the wind is always on it, making for a choppy, lumpy mess. The combined energy climbs to 253 (253) and 245 (245), which is moderate, but the quality is just not there. Even the 24th pushes 5ft and 303 (303) in energy, but again, it’s a gentle cross-onshore breeze ruining any chance of clean surf.

So, the best on offer? Honestly, it’s Tuesday the 14th morning. Glassy, 3ft from the NNW, energy of 100 (100). It’s tiny and inconsistent – this break rarely fires anyway – but if you’re a beginner or just want to get wet with no wind and clean lines, that’s your window. The other stand-out is Wednesday the 15th morning, same deal with glassy 2ft waves. After that, it’s a long wait for any quality. Inconsistent doesn’t even cover it. This is one of those stretches where you just have to wait for the next system.

Stay patient, and check back in a few days.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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1.1
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Energy kJ
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302
550
288
256
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28
Wind (km/h)
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10
NW
10
WNW
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15
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High Tide
10:11PM1.73m
10:56AM1.75m
11:26PM1.78m
12:03PM1.88m
00:34AM1.88m
1:02PM2.03m
1:33AM1.98m
1:56PM2.18m
2:27AM2.06m
2:47PM2.30m
3:16AM2.10m
3:34PM2.37m
Low Tide
3:53PM0.58m
4:32AM0.47m
5:10PM0.50m
5:41AM0.41m
6:19PM0.37m
6:44AM0.31m
7:20PM0.21m
7:39AM0.21m
8:15PM0.08m
8:29AM0.13m
9:06PM-0.01m
9:17AM0.08m
9:54PM-0.04m
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Information about the Faja da Areia Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Faja da Areia provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Faja da Areia can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Faja da Areia surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Faja da Areia) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Faja da Areia may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Faja da Areia is 21 km (13 miles) from the city of Camara de Lobos. If you plan a holiday in Madeira, look for hotels and other accommodation in Camara de Lobos. Camara de Lobos has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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