Surf Forecasts:
Faja da Areia surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, NNW swell with 1,186 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 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 10AM. 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 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faja da Areia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Faja da Areia.
We’ve got a bit of a mixed bag coming up. The standout session is hands down Tuesday morning, August 25th. The water is a touch warmer than normal at 77°F – feels nice on the skin. We’re looking at a clean 5ft swell from the north with a 9-second period, and the wind is glassy out of the WNW at just 3 mph. That’s the kind of calm you dream about. The combined swell energy is moderate (363), and conditions are set to be good. The break is a point, so it’ll handle that north swell well. Keep in mind, this spot is inconsistent and rarely breaks, so when it’s on, you gotta go. Crowds are rare, so you might even get a few clean ones to yourself.
After that morning, things fall off hard. The afternoon on the 25th gets a cross-on wind and mediocre surf. Then from Wednesday the 26th all the way through to the end of August, we’re looking at poor to marginal conditions almost every day – small, short-period swell, cross-onshore winds, and low energy. There’s a big jump in energy on Friday, August 28th, with a 8ft northwest swell and an 11-second period, but the cross-on wind and the overall marginal forecast keep it from being a standout. That size is also getting into expert territory.
The first week of September is more of the same: small, weak swell from the northeast, with persistent cross-onshore winds. A few days have marginal scores, but nothing to get excited about. The energy picks up again around September 7th and 8th with some longer-period northwest swell (12-14 seconds), but the wind stays cross-onshore, so it’s more of a promise than a guarantee at this range.
If you’re a beginner, stick to Tuesday morning on the 25th – it’s your window. For the experts, keep an eye on the 28th and that first week of September, but don’t hold your breath on the winds.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | ENE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
359 | 247 | 130 | 58 | 77 | 126 | 125 | 208 | 639 | 1186 | 1144 | 808 | 529 | 333 | 180 | 87 | 63 | 124 | 72 | 70 | 39 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-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 | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:26PM1.88m | 1:46AM1.79m | 1:59PM2.02m | 2:18AM1.90m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:41PM0.39m | 7:45AM0.37m | 8:13PM0.26m | 8:16AM0.26m | 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 | ||||||||
7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
— | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | S 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
359 | 247 | 130 | 58 | 41 | 126 | 125 | 2 | 639 | 1186 | 1144 | 808 | 529 | 333 | 180 | 87 | 63 | 124 | 72 | 70 | 36 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NNE 7 | W 6 | N 13 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | NNW 8 |
4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 16 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | N 10 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | S 14 | — | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | NNW 11 |
3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 7 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 24 | 24 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 5 | NW 6 | — | — | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 |
— | — | — | 27 | 77 | — | — | 208 | — | — | — | — | 22 | 62 | 72 | 57 | 55 | 46 | 37 | 36 | 39 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
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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.











