Faja da Areia Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 17.05° W

Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Faja da Areia sea temperature is
25.2° C
1.9° 

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 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, N swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, N swell with 422 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 21st Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 21st Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 20th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright crew, Rusty here again, breaking it down in feet and knots. Let’s be real about Faja da Areia for the next couple of weeks. It’s a tough stretch. The water is running a touch warmer than normal at 77°, but the waves and wind are out of sync.

We start on Sunday, August 16th, but it’s a miss. Clear skies, but the swell is a messy 5ft from the NNE with a short, weak period of just 7 seconds. The wind is a light cross-on, kicking up some ripples. The energy is weak (249), and it’s classified as poor. Not worth it.

Monday the 17th through Wednesday the 19th is more of the same. The swell sits around 5ft to 5ft, with periods of 8 to 9 seconds, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore. Energy gets up to (402) on Monday morning, but the quality is still marginal or poor. It’s a tease.

Thursday the 20th brings a bump to 6ft, but it’s a short-period (8 seconds) wind swell with onshore winds at 9 mph. Energy hits (453), but it’s poor conditions. With that much swell and bad wind, this is more of a kite surfing zone than a paddle spot.

We then hit a lull from Friday the 21st through Sunday the 23rd of August. The swell drops way off, and the break is already inconsistent, so this stretch is a write-off.

Monday the 24th shows some life. A long-period groundswell rolls in – 5ft from the NNW with a 12-second period. The energy jumps to (607). The wind is still cross-on, keeping it marginal, but that long period is promising for shape, even if the beach break might make it a little straight.

The clear winner, the session to circle, is Tuesday afternoon, August 25th. The wind goes glassy. Completely flat calm. The swell is a clean 4ft from the north with a 9-second period, and the energy is (205). The model finally calls it "expect good surf conditions." For a beginner-friendly wave, this is perfect – small, clean, and no wind.

After that, it’s back to the struggle from Wednesday the 26th through Sunday the 30th. The swell builds to a peak of 7ft on Friday the 28th, with strong energy at (632), but it’s cross-on wind with a short, messy 8-second period. At that size, that’s a handful, especially for a beginner.

We finish on Monday the 31st of August with another long-period groundswell (11 seconds) from the NNW, but the swell is small at 4ft, and the wind is cross-on. The energy is strong (607), but the quality is marginal.

So, the honest word: don’t expect much for most of this run. The one true green light is Tuesday afternoon, August 25th. Monday the 24th might offer a glimpse of something better for experienced surfers if the wind plays ball. Otherwise, it’s a quiet spell for the area.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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1.5
NNE
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1.5
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7
1.7
NNE
8
1.6
NNE
9
1.5
NNE
9
1.4
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8
1.4
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8
1.5
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9
1.4
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8
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8
1.4
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8
1.6
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8
1.8
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8
1.7
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8
1.7
N
8
1.3
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7
1
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7
1.2
NNE
8
1.1
NE
8
0.8
N
10
0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
223
249
361
396
328
256
244
307
277
264
270
343
422
359
323
168
111
150
143
135
113
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
N
5
N
10
NNE
5
NNE
10
N
10
NNW
5
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10
N
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10
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15
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15
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High Tide
5:15PM2.17m
5:37AM1.94m
5:53PM1.98m
6:15AM1.81m
6:34PM1.77m
6:58AM1.67m
7:21PM1.57m
7:52AM1.54m
8:28PM1.42m
9:12AM1.46m
10:05PM1.36m
10:48AM1.48m
11:34PM1.42m
Low Tide
10:58AM0.16m
11:27PM0.19m
11:36AM0.30m
00:02AM0.35m
12:17PM0.45m
00:40AM0.52m
1:03PM0.61m
1:26AM0.68m
2:06PM0.76m
2:33AM0.81m
3:41PM0.83m
4:12AM0.84m
5:21PM0.78m
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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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