Faja da Areia Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 17.05° W

Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Faja da Areia sea temperature is
24.1° C
1.8° 

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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NNE swell with 248 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with NNE 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) 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 1.7m 9s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 29th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 29th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 26th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, checkin' in from the beach. We've got a bit of a flat spell on our hands, so grab a coffee and let's talk it through.

The first few days are a write-off, I'm not gonna lie to ya. From Friday the 24th right through to the end of July, it's just not happening at Faja da Areia. The wind is mostly cross-on, and the swell is messy and weak. You'll be lookin' at some clouds and a lot of paddlin' for nothin'. The water's a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sittin' around 75°, but that's small comfort when the waves are junk.

We finally get a little glimmer of hope on Thursday the 30th. The morning starts glassy, but it's tiny. The afternoon cleans up with a glassy surface and a tiny 3ft swell from the west-northwest, but it's still just surfable, nothin' to get excited about. The combined energy is only 116 (weak), and the period is a short 9 seconds. It's a knee-slapper at best.

The first week of August is where it gets a little more interesting, but it's still a slow burn. Saturday the 1st has a risk of thunderstorms, and the afternoon picks up a little 3ft from the northwest with a 10-second period. The energy jumps to 149 (still moderate), and it's glassy, but it's small. Sunday the 2nd sees a bit more size, 5ft from the north-northwest, but it's cross-on wind and the energy is 348 (moderate). It's marginal.

Now, here's the standout. Monday the 3rd of August has a good run. The afternoon goes glassy with a 5ft swell from the north at a 9-second period. The energy is 332 (moderate), and the conditions are clean. It's not a monster, but it's the best-looking window we've got. The break is a point, so it can handle a bit of north in the swell. The optimum direction is north-northwest, so this north swell is a good match. The sets will be fun and clean, but don't expect a crowd-free session; this spot is a point break, so there will be a few of us out there.

Tuesday the 4th is also glassy in the morning with a 5ft swell from the north-northeast, but the period drops to 8 seconds. The energy is 298 (moderate). It's still fun, but a little less punchy than Monday.

The middle of the second week is a bit of a mixed bag. Wednesday the 5th has a long-period groundswell from the northwest at 11 seconds, but it's only 3ft, and the wind is a light cross-on. Thursday the 6th is glassy all day with a 3ft swell from the west-northwest. The energy is around 295 (moderate). It's a long-period swell (10 seconds), so it'll be a bit more shapely on the point.

The last day in the window, Saturday the 8th of August, has some promise. The afternoon goes glassy with a 4ft swell from the west-northwest at a 11-second period. The combined energy is a solid 478 (moderate), which is the strongest we've seen. This is a long-period groundswell, so it should wrap into the point nicely, offering some long, clean lines. This is your second-best call, a promising but less certain long-range option.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a washout. Your best bet is the afternoon of Monday the 3rd of August. The second-best look is the afternoon of Saturday the 8th of August. Don't hold your breath for anything else.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
11:19AM1.56m
11:51PM1.50m
12:19PM1.64m
00:47AM1.58m
1:07PM1.75m
1:31AM1.67m
1:48PM1.86m
2:09AM1.76m
2:24PM1.97m
2:43AM1.84m
2:58PM2.06m
3:16AM1.90m
3:30PM2.12m
3:48AM1.93m
Low Tide
5:41PM0.71m
5:57AM0.68m
6:39PM0.62m
6:49AM0.60m
7:24PM0.52m
7:31AM0.49m
8:03PM0.41m
8:07AM0.40m
8:38PM0.32m
8:41AM0.31m
9:11PM0.25m
9:14AM0.25m
9:43PM0.21m
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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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