
Surf Forecasts:
Faja da Areia surf forecast from 7 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, NW swell with 367 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 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 10s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
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 what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the outlook at Faja da Areia is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some swell running through the period, but the wind is a persistent crook, mostly blowing cross-on or cross-shore, which keeps things messy. The water temp is sitting about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real shout comes in on Monday, 7th September. We’ve got a long-period groundswell, 3 ft from the NW with a period of 13 seconds. The energy is moderate (655). The problem is the 9 mph NE cross-on wind, which is making it a choppy, marginal affair. It’s a tricky one to call.
Tuesday, 8th September, sees a jump in height to 6 ft, but the period drops to a short, weak 7 seconds and the wind stays cross-on. The energy drops to 469, and the poor surf conditions mean it’s not worth paddling out.
The rest of the first week and into the second is a similar story. We see a few pulses of swell from the NNE and NE, with heights ranging from 4 ft to 7 ft, but the period stays short (6-7 seconds) and the wind is always a cross-on or cross-shore breeze. The energy figures are mostly in the three-digit range, so moderate, but the quality is shot. The wave comment is consistently “poor surf conditions” or “marginal surf forecast”. This is a tough stretch.
There is a slight flicker of hope on Monday, 14th September, when the swell swings back to the NNW at 3 ft with a period of 11 seconds, and the wind actually goes cross-shore for the afternoon. The energy is 386, but it’s still labelled as marginal. The surf might be a bit more lined up than the rest, but it’s a maybe.
The best of the bunch, and what I’d call the standout, falls on Friday, 18th September. The afternoon session sees a 6 ft swell from the NE, with a period of 7 seconds. The energy is 545, which is a solid moderate. The wind is a light cross-on 6 mph from the NE. It’s still not perfect, but the wave comment bumps up to a 2, which is the highest score in the whole window. It’s the most likely time to get a few fun ones, even if it’s a little short-period.
The final days, from the 19th to the 22nd, drift back into marginal territory. The wind lightens up a bit, but the swell period stays short, and the energy is on the lower end. The last day, Tuesday, 22nd, shows a hint of a longer-period swell from the NNW at 3 ft and 12 seconds (energy 514), but the wind is cross-on again.
Overall, the consistency is lacking, and the wind is the enemy. If you’re desperate, Friday 18th afternoon is your best bet. Otherwise, keep an eye on the forecasts, because this run of poor quality can’t last forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NW 13 | NW 12 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
224 | 355 | 275 | 306 | 261 | 177 | 132 | 82 | 46 | 45 | 83 | 147 | 268 | 258 | 276 | 276 | 305 | 331 | 195 | 201 | 359 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:52AM1.86m | 00:31AM1.80m | 12:48PM2.06m | 1:20AM1.95m | 1:34PM2.23m | 2:02AM2.08m | 2:15PM2.34m | 2:40AM2.16m | 2:54PM2.37m | 3:16AM2.19m | 3:30PM2.34m | 3:51AM2.16m | 4:05PM2.24m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:34AM0.56m | 6:20PM0.36m | 6:34AM0.39m | 7:11PM0.18m | 7:21AM0.23m | 7:54PM0.04m | 8:02AM0.11m | 8:33PM-0.04m | 8:40AM0.04m | 9:08PM-0.06m | 9:16AM0.03m | 9:42PM-0.01m | 9:51AM0.06m | 10:13PM0.08m | |||||||
7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | |
— | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 21 | 28 | 27 | 21 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 27 | 28 | 21 | 29 | 28 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 22 | 29 | 28 | 22 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 28 | 30 | 22 | 30 | 29 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 11 | N 10 | WNW 9 | N 9 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 |
163 | 355 | 263 | 163 | 117 | 71 | 39 | 38 | 40 | 26 | 77 | 100 | 84 | 76 | 110 | 50 | 30 | 27 | 120 | 201 | 359 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | N 10 | NNW 10 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NNW 11 | N 13 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
224 | 51 | 18 | 5 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 45 | 29 | 47 | 28 | 33 | 35 | 31 | 30 | 24 | 36 | 31 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | S 16 | NNW 12 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 6 | N 13 | N 12 | S 12 | S 12 | ENE 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | N 8 |
90 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 5 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 46 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 22 | 31 | 29 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 |
178 | 190 | 275 | 306 | 261 | 177 | 132 | 82 | 46 | 45 | 83 | 147 | 268 | 258 | 276 | 276 | 305 | 331 | 195 | 145 | 147 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
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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.










