Faja da Areia Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 17.05° W

Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Faja da Areia sea temperature is
25.0° C
1.7° 

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 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, NNW swell with 778 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 20th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 20th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 23rd Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: the first week or so is pretty quiet. We're looking at a lot of small, weak waves and either cross-onshore or light onshore winds, so the quality just isn't there. The standout period is in the second half of the run, around Sunday, August 30th, and into the start of September. The best bet is a classic point break, Faja da Areia (Fajada-Areia).

The water temp is sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – nothing crazy, but you'll feel that little bit of extra warmth.

Let's run through the dates. From Wednesday, August 19th, through to about Tuesday, August 25th, the surf is small, mostly 3 ft to 4 ft, with short period swells (6 to 8 seconds) and weak energy (135 to 275). The wind is mostly cross-onshore, so expect a bit of bump. It's really not worth paddling out for. We get a bit of a bump on Sunday, August 23rd, with a 5 ft swell from the NNW and a period of 10 seconds, but the energy jumps to 424 and the wind is still cross-onshore, so it's messy. By Monday, August 24th, the swell picks up to 7 ft from the north with a gentle cross-onshore breeze, but it's still short period (9 seconds) and the wave energy is moderate (759). That's a lot of water moving around but not much for a good wave face.

Now, here's the real window. On Sunday, August 30th, things change. We get a clean, glassy morning with no wind, and a 3 ft swell from the NNW. It's small, sure, but the combined energy is 190 (weak), and with glassy conditions, it's your best chance for a clean, fun wave, especially for a beginner. That's the top pick of the whole forecast. The following Monday, August 31st, and Tuesday, September 1st, we see a 4 ft to 5 ft swell from the NNW with a 9 to 10-second period, and the energy is moderate (304 to 403). The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it's still surfable, but not as clean as that Sunday morning.

The last few days of the run, September 2nd and 3rd, drop back to 3 ft to 4 ft, with cross-onshore winds again. The energy is weak (205 to 257). There's a little window on the afternoon of September 2nd where the wind shifts to a light cross-shore, which is a bit better, but it's still marginal.

Overall, it's a slow start, but keep your eyes on that Sunday, August 30th, for the glassy conditions. The rest of the time, you're mostly wrestling with ripples.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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NNE
8
1.2
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8
1.2
NNE
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1.2
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1.2
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7
1.1
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1.3
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1.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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178
164
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125
111
123
204
260
157
424
778
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759
483
182
128
115
75
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
NNW
5
NNE
10
NNE
10
N
10
N
10
NNE
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10
NNE
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WNW
10
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10
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15
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High Tide
7:21PM1.57m
7:52AM1.54m
8:28PM1.42m
9:12AM1.46m
10:05PM1.36m
10:48AM1.48m
11:34PM1.42m
11:59AM1.59m
00:31AM1.53m
12:48PM1.73m
1:12AM1.66m
1:26PM1.88m
1:46AM1.79m
Low Tide
1:03PM0.61m
1:26AM0.68m
2:06PM0.76m
2:33AM0.81m
3:41PM0.83m
4:12AM0.84m
5:21PM0.78m
5:37AM0.77m
6:24PM0.66m
6:31AM0.64m
7:07PM0.52m
7:11AM0.50m
7:41PM0.39m
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Feels °C
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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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