Faja da Areia Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 17.05° W

Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 02 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Faja da Areia sea temperature is
22.8°C
1.0° 

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 2 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 2 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 8 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, NW swell with 694 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 2 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period with NNW 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 Monday (Nov 02) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 13s 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 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 08) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 08) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Mon 2nd Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Best Surf 3PM (Mon 2nd Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 8th Nov)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
540
623
382
212
142
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274
305
386
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694
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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Wind State
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High Tide
8:42PM1.57m
9:04AM1.81m
9:55PM1.66m
10:11AM1.89m
10:51PM1.79m
11:04AM1.97m
11:36PM1.91m
11:49AM2.03m
00:15AM2.00m
12:29PM2.05m
00:50AM2.07m
1:05PM2.05m
1:24AM2.10m
Low Tide
2:26PM0.51m
2:43AM0.65m
3:43PM0.44m
3:57AM0.56m
4:40PM0.34m
4:54AM0.45m
5:26PM0.26m
5:40AM0.34m
6:04PM0.21m
6:20AM0.26m
6:38PM0.18m
6:57AM0.21m
7:11PM0.18m
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Temp °C
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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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