Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Faja da Areia has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

Right now, we're in a bit of a flat spell. There’s a tiny pulse of swell from the north on Tuesday morning, but honestly, it’s just not doing anything. We’re talking 2ft at 8 seconds with weak energy (92). The water’s sitting at 74°, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, which feels nice, but there’s no push in the ocean.

Wednesday and Thursday stay flat and glassy, but the swell’s too small and the period’s short – it’s not worth paddling out for. Friday through to early the following week, the wind swings around and we get some cross-on and onshore conditions. The swell does start to build, but it’s messy, short-period windswell. By Monday, July 20th, we see the swell tip over 4ft but it’s only 6 seconds, and the energy is still moderate at best (119). The wind is clean, but the waves are bumpy and weak.

The real story starts to shift around Wednesday, July 22nd. That afternoon, the swell picks up to 4ft from the north with an 8-second period, and the combined energy climbs to 201 – that’s moderate, but finally there’s some life. The wind is light, but it’s onshore.

Now, the standout window is the morning of Thursday, July 23rd. The wind goes glassy, light from the east, and we get 4ft of north swell with 8-second period. The energy is solidly moderate (219). That’s the window where it’s worth a look – clean conditions, enough size to get a few fun ones. It’s not huge, but it’ll be the best we’ve had in a while. Remember, Faja da Areia is a point break that’s inconsistent, so you’ve got to pick your moment. That Thursday morning is it.

The next week holds some interesting signals. By Sunday, July 26th, the swell direction swings around to the WNW with a longer period of 11 seconds and energy jumping into the 230 range. The wind is calm in the morning – glassy. That could offer some better-shaped waves, though remember, longer period swells like this can sometimes race through at beach breaks; here at the point, it should link up nicely. It’s promising, but it’s still more than a week out, so treat it as a heads-up rather than a sure thing.

Monday, July 27th sees the period climb to 13 seconds and energy hit 257, but the wind goes cross-on. The swell’s still small, around 2ft, so the quality is marginal. Tuesday and Wednesday, July 28th and 29th, the swell holds but the wind stays messy, and the energy gets up into the 300s – that’s strong energy for the area, but the conditions just aren’t cooperating.

Overall, if you’re itching for a paddle, the clear best bet is the morning of Thursday, July 23rd. That’s the one window where the stars align for clean, rideable surf. After that, keep an eye on Sunday, July 26th morning for a longer-period glassy session, but don’t lock it in yet. The rest of the period is either flat, blown out, or just not worth the effort.

Stay tuned, and keep your eyes on the horizon.

Rusty

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