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Faja da Areia surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 14 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
18.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 (May 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 1.9m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 18th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 20th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 20th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faja da Areia over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | N 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | |
239 | 372 | 403 | 419 | 367 | 300 | 698 | 573 | 567 | 495 | 374 | 246 | 386 | 341 | 202 | 204 | 300 | 400 | 1103 | 960 | 544 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 12:54PM2.02m | 1:09AM2.12m | 1:38PM2.15m | 1:56AM2.20m | 2:21PM2.24m | 2:43AM2.22m | 3:06PM2.28m | 3:32AM2.18m | 3:53PM2.27m | 4:23AM2.08m | 4:43PM2.21m | 5:16AM1.95m | 5:37PM2.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:39AM0.17m | 6:58PM0.24m | 7:23AM0.07m | 7:44PM0.11m | 8:06AM0.01m | 8:31PM0.02m | 8:51AM0.01m | 9:19PM-0.01m | 9:36AM0.07m | 10:08PM0.02m | 10:24AM0.16m | 11:02PM0.11m | 11:15AM0.29m | 00:01AM0.23m | |||||||
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 | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:02 |
1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 19 |
17 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | N 15 | N 14 | N 12 | NW 8 | N 10 | NNE 10 | NW 18 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NW 12 | N 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 |
 kJ | 20 | 19 | 9 | 42 | 91 | 184 | 3 | 573 | 567 | 12 | 374 | 246 | 173 | 341 | 100 | 204 | 300 | 400 | 1103 | 960 | 544 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | N 17 | WNW 9 | NNW 11 | NE 9 | S 14 | NE 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 17 | NW 15 | NW 13 | N 8 | NW 12 | N 8 | NE 7 | NNW 12 | S 14 | S 14 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 40 | 4 | 64 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 171 | 386 | 137 | 202 | 41 | 27 | 89 | 4 | 4 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 19 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 9 | NNW 10 | — | W 8 | S 14 | S 14 | S 18 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | S 18 | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 20 | — | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 36 | 15 | 69 | 59 | 6 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | — | — | NNE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 239 | 372 | 403 | 419 | 367 | 300 | 698 | — | — | 495 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 12 | 17 | 55 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 7 |
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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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