Faja da Areia Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 17.05° W

Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 31 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Faja da Areia sea temperature is
22.8°C
1.0° 

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 31 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 31 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, NW swell with 1,779 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 31 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with NW 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 Saturday (Oct 31) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m 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 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 07) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 31st Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 6PM (Sat 31st Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 31st Oct)7ft (2.1m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
5:52PM1.67m
6:20AM1.83m
7:15PM1.57m
7:43AM1.78m
8:42PM1.57m
9:04AM1.81m
9:55PM1.66m
10:11AM1.89m
10:51PM1.79m
11:04AM1.97m
11:36PM1.91m
11:49AM2.03m
00:15AM2.00m
Low Tide
11:34AM0.39m
11:49PM0.56m
12:55PM0.50m
1:13AM0.66m
2:26PM0.51m
2:43AM0.65m
3:43PM0.44m
3:57AM0.56m
4:40PM0.34m
4:54AM0.45m
5:26PM0.26m
5:40AM0.34m
6:04PM0.21m
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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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