
Surf Forecasts:
Faja da Areia surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, NNW swell with 1,560 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Sunday (Oct 11) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 11th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Mon 12th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faja da Areia over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NW 11 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | NE 7 | NW 17 | NNW 14 | NW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
727 | 660 | 524 | 370 | 212 | 117 | 121 | 67 | 60 | 104 | 198 | 134 | 137 | 151 | 178 | 302 | 1261 | 1347 | 961 | 1143 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:15AM2.14m | 2:28PM2.24m | 2:49AM2.17m | 3:03PM2.19m | 3:21AM2.15m | 3:37PM2.10m | 3:52AM2.10m | 4:10PM1.98m | 4:24AM2.00m | 4:44PM1.83m | 4:58AM1.88m | 5:20PM1.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:06PM0.03m | 8:18AM0.10m | 8:38PM0.03m | 8:52AM0.08m | 9:09PM0.08m | 9:25AM0.11m | 9:39PM0.16m | 9:58AM0.19m | 10:09PM0.27m | 10:32AM0.30m | 10:41PM0.40m | 11:09AM0.43m | 11:15PM0.54m | |||||||
— | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | |
7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 17 | NNW 14 | NW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 14 |
85 | 121 | 56 | 370 | 212 | 12 | 121 | 66 | 38 | 104 | 198 | 134 | 137 | 151 | 99 | 302 | 1261 | 1347 | 961 | 1143 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | S 11 | S 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 13 | ENE 6 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | N 11 | N 11 | NNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | NNW 16 | WNW 10 |
39 | 2 | 2 | 49 | 17 | 28 | 13 | 67 | 58 | 67 | 50 | 100 | 62 | 57 | 34 | 58 | 164 | 43 | 203 | 43 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | — | S 15 | S 15 | NW 15 | N 10 | NW 13 | ENE 7 | NNW 13 | ENE 6 | S 12 | NW 10 | S 13 | S 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | S 13 | WNW 11 | S 13 |
2 | — | 4 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 42 | 15 | 60 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 65 | 39 | 13 | 66 | 13 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | — | — | NNE 7 | — | — | — | NNE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 |
727 | 660 | 524 | — | — | 117 | — | — | — | 26 | 31 | 38 | 58 | 120 | 178 | 175 | 233 | 227 | 259 | 339 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 511 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
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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.










