Faja da Areia surf break

Faja da Areia surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 27 May 2026 WEST
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Faja da Areia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Faja da Areia sea temperature is
19.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Faja da Areia surf forecast from 27 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 30 May, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, WNW swell with 703 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 27 May, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 Wednesday (May 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 Saturday (May 30) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 12s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 27th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 28th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 30th May)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NW
11
0.8
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
1.2
NW
11
1.2
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
1.3
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.8
NE
7
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.5
NE
7
1.5
NE
7
1
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
220
141
71
126
96
380
304
225
131
518
644
296
401
340
273
241
218
225
230
669
556
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
10
NW
5
NNW
0
NE
5
N
5
NE
5
NNE
5
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NNE
10
NE
10
NNE
10
NE
10
NNE
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
12:28PM1.80m
00:42AM1.83m
1:07PM1.88m
1:22AM1.85m
1:43PM1.93m
2:00AM1.86m
2:18PM1.97m
2:37AM1.86m
2:53PM1.98m
3:12AM1.84m
3:28PM1.98m
3:48AM1.81m
4:04PM1.96m
Low Tide
6:34PM0.47m
6:53AM0.38m
7:15PM0.41m
7:28AM0.35m
7:52PM0.35m
8:02AM0.34m
8:28PM0.32m
8:36AM0.33m
9:03PM0.31m
9:10AM0.35m
9:40PM0.32m
9:45AM0.37m
10:17PM0.36m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:01
7:00
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:07
9:07
9:08
9:08
9:09
9:10
9:10
Temp °C
21
21
17
22
21
18
21
21
15
21
22
15
23
24
18
24
24
18
22
23
16
21
20
18
23
23
19
21
21
14
20
21
13
21
23
16
24
24
18
23
24
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NW
11
0.8
NW
10
0.6
NW
10
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
1.2
NW
11
1.2
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
0.9
NW
10
1.3
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
1
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
11
Energy kJ
220
141
60
126
96
380
304
225
131
518
644
512
401
340
251
154
120
64
230
669
556
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
0.6
ENE
8
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.5
NW
9
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
17
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
16
0.4
WNW
12
0.7
WNW
13
0.3
NNW
11
0.2
S
14
Energy kJ
35
35
33
35
53
10
24
21
21
41
20
17
3
3
6
20
20
58
154
25
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
6
0.3
SSW
16
0.5
NW
12
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
8
0.3
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
NW
14
0.3
NW
9
0.6
NW
15
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
ENE
8
Energy kJ
7
48
71
32
38
47
21
20
8
7
6
6
3
3
7
13
134
21
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
3
0.4
NNW
6
0.4
NNW
3
0.3
N
4
0.6
NE
8
0.7
NE
7
0.8
NE
7
1
NE
5
1.3
NE
6
1.5
NE
6
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.5
NE
7
1.5
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
1.2
NE
7
1.1
NE
6
Energy kJ
2
10
3
2
45
51
55
49
104
170
296
331
303
273
241
218
225
165
135
103
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
Distance (km)
14
14
0
0
0
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
4
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
8
7
6
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
5
4
7
7
4
4
4
4
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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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