Surf Forecasts:
Faja da Areia surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, N swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, NW swell with 379 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period with N 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 0.4m 10s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faja da Areia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's break down the waves at Faja da Areia for the coming weeks.
Right off the bat, it’s looking flat and messy. The first several days are a total bummer—weak, short-period chop with onshore winds. We’re in for a bit of a drought until we get past the first week. The water’s sitting at a pleasant 77°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but the surf sure isn't cooperating.
The first real chance of something clean hits on Thursday, September 10th. That morning the wind goes glassy at Faja da Areia, and we’ve got a long-period groundswell from the N at about 0.8 yards with a period of 14 seconds. The combined energy is moderate, and that smooth, clean surface is a huge positive. This point break will handle that long-period swell well, wrapping in with some good lines. It’s an inconsistent spot, so you’ll have to be patient, but the shape and quality will be worth the wait. That Thursday morning session is your one true standout—the cleanest we’ll see in the whole outlook.
After that, it’s back to the cross-on breeze and messy conditions, with a few pulses of energy but nothing that cleans up properly. There is some longer-period NW swell around Tuesday, September 15th, but it’s still choppy. Nothing else really comes close to that Thursday morning.
So, if you’re looking for a wave, target that early session on the 10th. It’s not a big swell, but with glassy conditions and a solid groundswell wrapping the point, it’s the best on offer.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 15 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | WNW 11 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | N 14 | N 13 | N 12 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 52 | 53 | 47 | 48 | 76 | 198 | 210 | 190 | 199 | 361 | 309 | 267 | 233 | 183 | 124 | 88 | 61 | 175 | 202 | 224 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 8:14PM1.58m | 9:00AM1.62m | 9:57PM1.54m | 10:37AM1.69m | 11:27PM1.64m | 11:52AM1.86m | 00:31AM1.80m | 12:48PM2.06m | 1:20AM1.95m | 1:34PM2.23m | 2:02AM2.08m | 2:15PM2.34m | 2:40AM2.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:26AM0.67m | 3:32PM0.64m | 4:09AM0.68m | 5:11PM0.54m | 5:34AM0.56m | 6:20PM0.36m | 6:34AM0.39m | 7:11PM0.18m | 7:21AM0.23m | 7:54PM0.04m | 8:02AM0.11m | 8:33PM-0.04m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — |
 | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 27 | 26 | 22 |
Feels °C | 29 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 20 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 28 | 29 | 21 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 30 | 29 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | NE 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | ENE 6 | N 13 | N 12 |
| kJ | 52 | 40 | 47 | 48 | 47 | 198 | 210 | 190 | 176 | 361 | 309 | 212 | 122 | 73 | 59 | 55 | 41 | 41 | 202 | 224 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | WNW 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NNW 15 | NW 8 | WNW 13 | NNW 11 | NW 13 | N 10 | NNW 10 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NNW 12 | N 14 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 |
| kJ | 38 | 53 | 4 | 4 | 76 | 35 | 116 | 140 | 199 | 50 | 19 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 27 | 175 | 102 | 71 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | E 7 | N 7 | NW 11 | ENE 6 | WNW 15 | WNW 9 | NW 14 | NNW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | N 9 | S 10 | S 10 | — | N 14 | N 15 | NNW 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 16 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 30 | 149 | 90 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 40 | 83 | 28 | 27 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 34 | 33 | 18 | 64 | 90 | 105 | 159 | 184 | 226 | 267 | 233 | 183 | 124 | 88 | 61 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 15 |
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