Faja da Areia Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 17.05° W

Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 10 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Faja da Areia sea temperature is
23.3° C
1.6° 

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 10 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, NW swell with 481 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with NW 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 (Jul 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 13th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 13th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 12th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Faja da Areia for the next 16 days. It’s a point break – pretty exposed and wants that swell from the NNW. Honestly, the next week and a bit is looking tough. The surf is small, the conditions are messy, and it’s just not worth getting your board wet for the first several days. The good news? The second week shows a definite pulse of swell, but it’s going to be accompanied by mostly onshore winds that chop things up.

We start on Friday, 10 July, and it’s pretty flat. Just knee-high 1ft waves from the NW with a light cross breeze – not much to work with at all. The combined wave energy is weak (40). The afternoon brings a little more push to 3ft from the WNW, but the period drops to a short 5 seconds and the cross-onshore wind kicks up, so it’s choppy and junky.

Saturday, 11 July, we see a lift. The morning has 5ft from the NNW with a moderate energy reading of 294 – still a cross-onshore breeze. By afternoon the swell pushes to 5ft, the period improves to 10 seconds, and the energy climbs to 411, but again, the wind is on it. Cross-onshore and choppy. Not the good stuff.

Sunday, 12 July stays around the 5ft to 5ft mark, still NW, still short period (8 seconds), and still cross or cross-onshore. The model flags it as marginal.

Monday, 13 July, we finally get a window. The morning has 4ft from the NW and it goes glassy – that’s the cleanest we’ve seen. The energy is moderate (151). The waves are small and ordinary, but if you’re desperate, grab the dawn patrol. The afternoon turns onshore again.

Tuesday, 14 July, the swell drops hard to just 2ft from the N, but we get glassy conditions both morning and afternoon. Calm as a lake. You’d need a longboard and a prayer. The energy is very weak (60-70).

From Wednesday, 15 July right through Saturday, 18 July, the surf is poor. Swell stays under 4ft, winds are cross-onshore or onshore, and the energy is low.

Now, the standout period arrives Sunday, 19 July. The swell builds to 5ft in the morning from the NE with a short 6-second period, and pushes to 6ft in the afternoon (energy 280). Even with cross-onshore winds, this is the first real size.

Monday, 20 July, we get the biggest swell: 7ft from the NE. The combined energy climbs to 472-498, which is moderate-strong. But the period is short (7 seconds) and the wind is cross-onshore. Experienced surfers only – beginners stay out of the water.

Tuesday, 21 July stays solid at 6ft to 7ft from the NE, with the energy holding strong (400-461). Still cross-onshore. Wednesday, 22 July drops to 6ft, with onshore winds making for bumpy waves. This continues through the end of the week, with onshore flow and poor conditions.

The honest call: There’s no true standout window. If I had to pick, Monday morning, 13 July is the cleanest (glassy, small waves). For bigger surf, the 20-22 July period has the most energy, but the wind ruins it. Might be more interesting for kiters than paddle surfing on those bigger, blown-out days. The spot is inconsistent, and this forecast reflects that. It won’t stay poor forever – forecasts can change – but for now, keep expectations low.

– Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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10
1.7
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Energy kJ
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24
74
261
411
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151
130
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25
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Wind (km/h)
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15
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10
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15
NW
15
NW
10
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High Tide
10:56AM1.75m
11:26PM1.78m
12:03PM1.88m
00:34AM1.88m
1:02PM2.03m
1:33AM1.98m
1:56PM2.18m
2:27AM2.06m
2:47PM2.30m
3:16AM2.10m
3:34PM2.37m
4:03AM2.10m
4:20PM2.37m
Low Tide
4:32AM0.47m
5:10PM0.50m
5:41AM0.41m
6:19PM0.37m
6:44AM0.31m
7:20PM0.21m
7:39AM0.21m
8:15PM0.08m
8:29AM0.13m
9:06PM-0.01m
9:17AM0.08m
9:54PM-0.04m
10:02AM0.08m
10:40PM-0.01m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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