Faja da Areia Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 17.05° W

Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Faja da Areia sea temperature is
24.7°C
1.3° 

Faja da Areia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Faja da Areia surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, N swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, NNW swell with 2,843 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period. 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 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 24th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 24th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 23rd Aug)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faja da Areia over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s break down what’s in store for Faja da Areia over the next couple of weeks. It’s a spot that keeps you guessing, to be honest. It’s a point break, but it’s inconsistent and really only lights up when the swell comes from the NNW, which is its sweet spot. The water is sitting at about 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the season – a nice little present from the ocean.

We kick off on Saturday the 22nd with small, weak surf. You’re looking at waves around 3ft from the north, with a 10-second period. The energy is low (233 combined), and the wind is a light cross-onshore breeze. It’s not gonna get your heart racing. That stays pretty average through Sunday the 23rd, where we get a big jump in size. We’re talking a 10ft NNW swell with a 13-second period on Sunday morning – that’s a serious amount of power (2773 combined energy), a proper groundswell. But the wind is a cross-onshore moderate breeze, so it’s going to be chopped up. That’s strictly for the experts. Monday the 24th is still substantial at 8ft from the NNW, but the wind stays cross-onshore.

Here’s the real window: the morning of Tuesday the 25th. The swell drops to a very friendly 5ft from the north, and the wind goes glassy. The energy is moderate (303). That’s your best bet for a clean, fun session on a point. It’s not massive, but the conditions will be perfect. Wednesday the 26th morning is also glassy with a tiny 3ft swell, but it’s barely breaking.

Then we hit a rough patch. The wind turns onshore or cross-onshore and stays that way for days. The surf gets poor, and there’s a long gap with nothing worthwhile until we get to Friday the 28th, where a 7ft north swell shows up, but it’s still lumpy with a cross-onshore breeze.

Looking ahead to the start of September, things get interesting again. Friday the 4th of September morning looks glassy with a 6ft swell from the NNE. The energy is moderate (480), and the word is expect good surf. That’s a solid call. Saturday the 5th of September morning is even bigger, with a 7ft NNE swell (1136 combined energy) and clean, glassy conditions. That’s a serious session if you’ve got the nerve.

But the one you really need to wait for is Sunday morning the 6th of September. The forecast shows glassy conditions with a 4ft groundswell from the NNW, but with a very long 12-second period. The energy is moderate (617). The report says expect *very good* surf conditions. On a point break, that long period will create some beautifully lined-up, high-quality waves. It’s a little way off, so don’t bank on it just yet, but the signs are all there for a special morning.

Keep your eyes on the horizon.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Energy kJ
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1143
2773
2632
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123
273
954
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
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W
15
WNW
20
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NW
5
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High Tide
10:48AM1.48m
11:34PM1.42m
11:59AM1.59m
00:31AM1.53m
12:48PM1.73m
1:12AM1.66m
1:26PM1.88m
1:46AM1.79m
1:59PM2.02m
2:18AM1.90m
2:30PM2.14m
2:49AM2.00m
3:01PM2.21m
3:20AM2.06m
Low Tide
5:21PM0.78m
5:37AM0.77m
6:24PM0.66m
6:31AM0.64m
7:07PM0.52m
7:11AM0.50m
7:41PM0.39m
7:45AM0.37m
8:13PM0.26m
8:16AM0.26m
8:44PM0.16m
8:47AM0.17m
9:14PM0.09m
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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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