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Faja da Areia surf break

Faja da Areia surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 14 Jan 2026 WET
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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
19.0° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Faja da Areia this week:

The surf forecast for Faja da Areia over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Faja da Areia in the next 12 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 15th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 15th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 17th Jan)15ft (4.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faja da Areia over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat night, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
4
4
2
3
5
6
6
0
3
3
2
2
2
3
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
NW
2.1
N
1.8
N
2.1
NW
3
NW
3
NW
1.9
NW
4
NNW
4.5
NNW
4.5
NNW
4
NNW
4.5
NNW
4
NNW
3.5
NNW
2.5
NNW
2.2
NNW
1.9
NNW
1.3
NW
3
NW
4.5
NNW
4
NNW
Period(s) (?)12121119161417151515141111111110101581114
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)87513428113104480833881984657194967711549154073601262114831020665733116342317001
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNE
5
NNW
10
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
15
N
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
NW
25
NW
20
N
10
NNW
15
N
15
NNE
15
N
5
NNW
20
WNW
30
NW
30
NNW
30
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglasscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		onononcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:38PM
1.67
12:02PM
1.62
12:23AM
1.78
12:44PM
1.71
1:01AM
1.90
1:21PM
1.80
1:37AM
2.01
1:56PM
1.87
2:11AM
2.10
2:29PM
1.93
2:44AM
2.16
3:03PM
1.95
3:17AM
2.19
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:17PM
0.64
5:55AM
0.59
6:05PM
0.55
6:38AM
0.48
6:45PM
0.45
7:15AM
0.38
7:21PM
0.35
7:51AM
0.29
7:55PM
0.28
8:24AM
0.22
8:27PM
0.22
8:58AM
0.18
9:00PM
0.20
9:31AM
0.16
Wed
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Sunrise--8:10--8:10--8:10--8:10--8:08--8:08--8:08
Sunset6:22--6:23--6:24--6:25--6:27--6:27--6:28--
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
rain showers
light rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
----1--2126111---1342
Temp. °C161216171615161515151717171616161315161213
Feels °C (?)1511151615131312121314151614141312111156
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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 12 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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