Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what we've got for our stretch of coast.

Right off the bat, it's a bit of a slow burner. The first week and a half is looking pretty grim. We've got small, weak, messy waves with that cross-onshore wind messing things up. It's not going to be worth paddling out until we get to the 22nd of September.

Let's start with the one break we're focussed on, Faja da Areia. This is a point break that's exposed to the swell, but it's inconsistent. Our first real hope comes on Sunday the 20th. That morning it's glassy with a touch of swell at 4ft from the N, but it's still pretty weak with only 209 combined energy. The real standout, and I mean the one to circle on your calendar, is Tuesday the 22nd of September. We've got a solid pulse of very long-period groundswell from the NNW, pushing 7ft by the afternoon. The period is a dreamy 12 seconds, sometimes 13, which means real power and shape. The combined energy on Tuesday afternoon is a massive 1140, which is strong. And the best part? The wind goes glassy. For a point break like this, that is the recipe for something special. It's going to be a day for experienced surfers though, 7ft with that kind of energy is not for the beginners.

The water temperature is sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

Before that Tuesday, we've got a couple of other days worth a look. The 21st Monday is glassy as well, with chest-high swell from the N. It'll be clean but not nearly as powerful. Then on the 22nd, Tuesday afternoon is the absolute peak. That 7ft NNW groundswell with the long period and glassy wind for a point break? That's as good as it gets. The following morning on the 23rd, the swell drops back to 4ft but still has that lovely long-period energy, though the cross-onshore wind will make it a bit bumpier.

After that peak, the surf fades out quickly. The 24th and 25th are back to small and poor, with a bit of a glassy morning on the 26th with 2ft, but nothing to get excited about. The crowd factor at this spot is listed as "rare", so you should have plenty of space to yourself, especially mid-week. But remember, this break is inconsistent, so when it's on, you need to be on it.

Okay team, that's your lot. The 22nd is the clear winner. Get on it.

Rusty.

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