Faja da Areia surf break

Faja da Areia surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 31 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
20.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Faja da Areia surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 6 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, NNW swell with 1,098 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Faja da Areia this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Faja da Areia in the next 16 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 06) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 02) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 6th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 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 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
0
0
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
11
1.7
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
0.6
NW
15
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
NW
16
1.1
NW
13
1.5
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
0.9
NNW
10
1
NNW
10
1.2
NNW
9
2
NNW
12
2
NNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
340
293
269
239
187
147
176
679
500
392
222
164
254
392
616
615
154
175
227
1082
857
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NNE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
N
15
N
10
N
10
NNW
10
NW
10
WNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
N
10
NNE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
3:12AM1.84m
3:28PM1.98m
3:48AM1.81m
4:04PM1.96m
4:25AM1.76m
4:41PM1.92m
5:02AM1.70m
5:20PM1.87m
5:43AM1.64m
6:02PM1.82m
6:28AM1.58m
6:48PM1.77m
7:21AM1.55m
Low Tide
9:03PM0.31m
9:10AM0.35m
9:40PM0.32m
9:45AM0.37m
10:17PM0.36m
10:21AM0.41m
10:56PM0.42m
10:58AM0.47m
11:37PM0.48m
11:38AM0.53m
00:21AM0.53m
12:23PM0.59m
1:11AM0.56m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:01
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
7:00
6:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:09
9:10
9:10
9:12
9:12
9:13
9:13
9:14
1
Temp °C
23
18
24
25
19
24
24
17
24
25
20
24
24
19
24
24
19
21
20
18
21
22
16
24
26
20
25
25
17
23
24
19
24
23
19
24
24
20
21
19
17
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
1
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1.2
NNW
9
2
NNW
12
2
NNW
11
Energy kJ
340
241
154
120
64
290
270
679
500
392
222
160
122
230
616
615
270
256
227
1082
857
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
17
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
16
0.4
WNW
13
0.2
NNW
12
0.6
NW
15
0.3
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
WNW
14
0.5
NW
13
0.8
WNW
12
1.1
NW
13
0.1
S
12
0.9
NE
6
0.9
NNW
10
1
NNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
11
Energy kJ
3
6
20
20
62
14
176
22
9
9
20
85
184
392
3
60
154
175
140
75
128
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.4
NW
9
0.2
NNW
9
0.2
NNW
11
0.2
S
14
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
11
0.3
NW
18
0.7
NW
16
0.7
WNW
14
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.7
NE
6
0.6
ENE
6
0.7
NW
13
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
Energy kJ
6
3
3
3
29
8
13
15
9
9
9
50
254
166
2
2
34
24
183
19
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.3
NE
7
1.3
NE
6
1.6
NE
6
1.6
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.5
NE
7
1.5
NNE
6
1.5
NNE
6
1.6
NNE
6
1.2
NNE
6
Energy kJ
239
293
269
239
187
147
130
178
219
233
206
164
151
188
107
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
7
14
14
14
14
14
16
14
14
14
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
4
3
4
3
3
3
1
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
7
9
9
9
9
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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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