
Surf Forecasts:
Faja da Areia surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with 158 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with N 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. 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 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faja da Areia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a good look at what's coming up at Faja da Areia over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we've got a bit of a slow start. The first few days are looking pretty lackluster, with small, weak swell and mostly cross or onshore breezes messing with the surface. The wave energy is low, which is pretty weak and won't get your heart pumping. It's not until the morning of Friday the 7th that we see a tiny glimmer of hope, with some glassy conditions and a small 2ft swell from the north. It's surfable, but very ordinary.
The real quiet spell stretches from the 8th through the 11th, with most sessions rated as poor. The mornings on the 8th and 9th offer glassy conditions but tiny swell, and the energy is very weak. You’ll be fighting for scraps.
Now, things start to get interesting around Wednesday the 12th of August. The morning session is a standout. We’re looking at a clean 3ft groundswell from the WNW with a period of 9 seconds, and the wind is glassy, which is a major positive. The combined swell energy jumps to a moderate level, and while the swell is small, it’s the best quality we’ve seen. This is the pick of the first week for a patient surfer on a longboard or a funboard.
After that, the wind turns more cross-on and the quality drops off again through the 13th, 14th, and 15th. The swell size does start to build, hitting 5ft on the morning of the 15th, but it's accompanied by a strong cross-onshore wind. The wave energy is moderate, but the wind is just ruining the shape. The set-up starts to look more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The second week, from the 17th onwards, is a mixed bag of poor conditions and marginal surf. A bigger pulse of swell is forecast for the 19th and 20th. The afternoon of the 19th sees a 5ft swell from the NNE with strong energy, but the wind is still cross-on. The biggest event looks to be Thursday the 20th of August, with a 7ft swell from the north with a period of 10 seconds, and very strong wave energy. That’s serious juice. However, the wind remains cross-on, making it a messy and challenging paddle for experts only. The south-east wind is not our friend here.
So, to sum it up: the best bet on the card is the morning of Wednesday the 12th of August. It’s the only window where we get clean, glassy conditions with a moderate, rideable swell. If you’re an expert, keep an eye on the 20th, but be prepared for a rough, windy session. The rest of the 16 days are mostly a write-off for quality surf.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNE 4 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 10 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 10 |
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117 | 106 | 78 | 74 | 74 | 76 | 57 | 57 | 40 | 52 | 33 | 17 | 25 | 34 | 29 | 88 | 16 | 154 | 154 | 151 | 20 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 7:56AM1.68m | 8:26PM1.67m | 9:13AM1.64m | 9:54PM1.62m | 10:40AM1.69m | 11:22PM1.68m | 11:56AM1.84m | 00:33AM1.80m | 12:57PM2.02m | 1:30AM1.95m | 1:48PM2.20m | 2:18AM2.06m | 2:34PM2.34m | 3:02AM2.13m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:04PM0.59m | 2:44AM0.57m | 3:30PM0.62m | 4:12AM0.59m | 5:04PM0.55m | 5:34AM0.52m | 6:20PM0.39m | 6:40AM0.38m | 7:19PM0.21m | 7:33AM0.24m | 8:09PM0.06m | 8:19AM0.12m | 8:54PM-0.04m | ||||||||
7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 23 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 23 |
Feels °C | 31 | 32 | 26 | 33 | 33 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 29 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | N 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | WNW 7 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
117 | 106 | 78 | 51 | 40 | 41 | 35 | 22 | 40 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 25 | 34 | 29 | 88 | 126 | 154 | 154 | 151 | 108 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | WNW 8 | N 9 | N 9 | NNW 9 | NW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | NNW 7 | ENE 5 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 |
66 | 65 | 46 | 74 | 74 | 76 | 57 | 57 | 33 | 25 | 24 | 17 | 5 | 12 | 20 | 18 | 9 | 50 | 44 | 38 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | ENE 6 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | N 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 5 | NNW 13 | NNW 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 |
5 | 3 | 3 | 44 | 44 | 39 | 37 | 35 | 17 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 35 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | N 3 | — | — | — | — |
26 | 36 | 46 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 52 | 33 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 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.











