Faja da Areia Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 17.05° W

Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 24 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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, N swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, NNW swell with 1,322 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s 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 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM. 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 10s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 25th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 25th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 24th Aug)8ft (2.4m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Imperial Version

Alright, let’s get into it. The first few days are a total dud, so don’t bother suiting up. The good stuff doesn’t start showing until the end of the first week.

The real highlight is the 7th of September. That Monday morning at Faja da Areia, it’s going to be glassy with a clean 8ft swell from the NNE. The wave energy is solid (893) and the conditions are perfect. It’s a point break for beginners, but at that size, it’s a bit much for total greenhorns. The afternoon is even better for the experienced crew, with a clean 7ft NNE swell, a cross-off breeze from the ESE, and energy ramping up to 1009. The water temp is about normal for this time of year.

The only other thing worth mentioning is the 5th and 6th. Saturday afternoon, the 5th, has a massive 10ft NE swell with an onshore breeze – that’s expert-only, and the wind is going to make it a mess. Sunday the 6th stays big at 10ft with cross-on wind, just a big, choppy, powerful beast. That’s more of a kite-surfing day than a paddle session.

The rest of the forecast is a lot of marginal surf with cross-on winds. The 3rd and 4th of September have a consistent 8ft NE swell, but the wind is always wrong. It’s just not clean.

From the 24th of August through the 29th, it’s all small, weak, and poor. The 30th and 31st are even worse. So, unless you’re an expert looking for a big, windy beatdown on the 5th and 6th, your best bet is to hold out for that clean glassy window on the 7th of September.

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

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Tuesday
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Friday
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Energy kJ
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359
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128
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610
327
248
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90
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Wind (km/h)
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NW
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NW
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W
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N
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High Tide
12:48PM1.73m
1:12AM1.66m
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
Low Tide
6:31AM0.64m
7:07PM0.52m
7:11AM0.50m
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
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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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