Faja da Areia Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 17.05° W

Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Faja da Areia sea temperature is
24.9°C
1.4° 

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 27 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, NNW swell with 1,027 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Faja da Areia this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Faja da Areia in the next 16 days are 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 11s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 28th Aug)7ft (2.2m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the table for Faja da Areia over the next couple of weeks. I’m looking straight at the numbers, and I’ve got to be honest with you: it’s a tough stretch ahead.

We start on Thursday the 27th with some small, weak swell. The energy is pretty average, and the period is short, around 7 seconds, so it won’t have much push. To make matters worse, the wind is onshore from the NNW, and the water is a touch warmer than normal at 77°F, but none of that helps the surf. Conditions are poor, and honestly, it’s not worth paddling out.

The swell builds a little into Friday the 28th. Morning sees 7ft from the NNW with a period of 10 seconds. The wind is a light cross-onshore from the NNE, leaving the face a bit bumpy. The afternoon is similar, with 7ft from the north, an 11-second period. The cross-onshore breeze from the northeast keeps it from being clean. It’s marginal at best.

Saturday the 29th drops back a touch. Morning has 6ft from the north, 10-second periods, but the same light cross-onshore wind spoils it. Afternoon drops to 4ft and a shorter period. Still cross-onshore. Not great.

Then we hit a long, quiet spell. From Sunday the 30th all the way through to Saturday the 5th of September, the surf stays small and weak. Most days show wave heights under 5 ft, with short periods and cross-onshore winds. It’s a blank run of poor conditions. One morning on Saturday the 5th of September stands out with glassy conditions and a 4ft NNE swell, but the period is short at 7 seconds, so the waves will be weak and crumbly. It’s surfable, but nothing to get excited about.

There is one interesting blip on the horizon. On Sunday the 6th of September, the swell direction swings around to the NNW with a very long 12-second period. The wave height is only 3ft, but that long period means better shaped waves, and at a point break like Faja da Areia, it could offer some nice lines if the tide is right. The catch? The wind is cross-onshore, so it won’t be perfectly clean.

For the best bet in this whole period, I’d point you to the morning of Saturday, September 5th. It’s the only time we get glassy conditions, and the 4ft NNE swell will be small but workable for a beginner-friendly spot. The crowds at Faja da Areia are rare, so you’ll have plenty of space to work on your turns. Still, don’t expect barrels or power; it’s just a fun little session.

Beyond that, the forecast looks pretty bleak. The swell drops right off again, and the wind stays cross-onshore or onshore. There’s no real stand-out swell in the second week.

Stay patient, the forecasts can change, but for now, it’s looking like a good time to tune up your gear.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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1.5
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2
NNW
10
2.1
NNW
10
2.1
N
11
1.9
N
10
1.8
N
10
1.3
NNW
9
1
N
9
0.7
N
8
0.8
NNW
9
1
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9
0.7
NW
9
0.6
NW
9
0.6
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8
0.9
NE
5
0.7
NNW
9
1.2
ENE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.5
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6
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Energy kJ
117
225
683
889
1026
755
610
295
151
65
101
154
83
52
45
45
75
87
152
156
161
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
10
NNE
10
NE
10
NNE
10
NE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NNE
10
NE
10
NE
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NE
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15
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High Tide
2:30PM2.14m
2:49AM2.00m
3:01PM2.21m
3:20AM2.06m
3:32PM2.25m
3:52AM2.09m
4:04PM2.23m
4:25AM2.08m
4:39PM2.17m
5:00AM2.02m
5:16PM2.05m
5:40AM1.93m
6:00PM1.90m
Low Tide
8:44PM0.16m
8:47AM0.17m
9:14PM0.09m
9:19AM0.13m
9:44PM0.06m
9:51AM0.12m
10:15PM0.07m
10:25AM0.15m
10:49PM0.13m
11:02AM0.22m
11:26PM0.24m
11:44AM0.33m
00:09AM0.38m
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Feels °C
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21
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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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