
Surf Forecasts:
Faja da Areia surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with 148 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with WNW 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 03) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 10s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faja da Areia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, Rusty here. Well, lookin' at the next 16 days for Faja da Areia, and I gotta be straight with ya – it's a real mixed bag with a whole lot of ordinary and not much to get the heart racing. The first few days are pretty flat, then we get a little pulse mid-week, but the wind's a bugger for most of the run.
The week kicks off on Sunday, August 2nd, with almost nothing. Tiny 1ft swell from the north, but it's glassy calm in the morning. The energy's weak (49), and it's just poor. Monday morning the 3rd is even smaller, 1.0ft. Then Monday arvo things perk up a bit – we see 3ft from the WNW, with a period of 9 seconds and glassy conditions. The energy's ticking up to moderate (120), but the forecast says "surfable but very ordinary." That's a theme.
Tuesday the 4th is similar, glassy and 3ft, but the swell's a little jumbled (8-second period). Energy's weak again (98). Wednesday the 5th is where it gets a little interesting. Morning glass-off with a clean 3ft from the WNW at 10 seconds. The energy jumps to solid moderate (201), and the call is "expect good surf conditions." The afternoon keeps that 3ft with glassy winds and plenty of energy (218). This is your best window. Thursday morning the 6th holds that 3ft, glassy, with energy at 212, but the direction shifts to the north. Thursday arvo the wind turns cross-shore and the quality drops back to poor.
From Friday the 7th onwards, it's a slow decline. The wind starts to come from the NE and NNE, turning cross-onshore, and the forecasts are filled with "poor." The swell sticks around 2ft to 3ft, but the wind just messes it up. The energy values are all over the shop, from weak to moderate, but it doesn't matter when the wind's on it. The period drops to 8 seconds and even 6 seconds by the second week, which is short-period junk.
The standout here is Wednesday the 5th. That's your day. Faja da Areia is a point break, so it favors a clean swell, and that WNW groundswell with a 10-second period will wrap in nicely. The glassy conditions are a major plus – it'll be smooth as a lake. The swell is small, 3ft to 3ft, so it's perfect for beginners and longboarders. The break is rated as "inconsistent," so the fact it's working at all is notable. There's no word on crowds, but with a small, clean swell at a rare-breaking point, you might have it to yourself on a weekday.
For the rest of the week and into the second week, it's a write-off. The wind stays cross-onshore from the NE, and the swell gets a bit bigger – up to 5ft by Friday the 14th – but with a 6-second period and that wind, it'll be a choppy, blown-out mess. Not worth paddling out for. The energy's moderate (182 to 246), but it's poor quality.
The second week is just a repeat of poor conditions. The wind doesn't let up, and the swell drops back to tiny by Monday the 17th. There's a gap of poor surf from the 7th right through to the end of the forecast. A blank run like this for a spot that's already inconsistent is pretty normal for the area.
So, keep your eyes on Wednesday the 5th for a clean, fun little session. Everything else is a skip. This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | WNW 8 | N 9 | N 10 |
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29 | 26 | 25 | 13 | 101 | 90 | 88 | 58 | 92 | 148 | 120 | 117 | 106 | 106 | 80 | 78 | 55 | 52 | 56 | 57 | 65 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:54AM1.93m | 5:07PM2.10m | 5:29AM1.90m | 5:43PM2.02m | 6:09AM1.84m | 6:25PM1.91m | 6:56AM1.76m | 7:17PM1.79m | 7:56AM1.68m | 8:26PM1.67m | 9:13AM1.64m | 9:54PM1.62m | 10:40AM1.69m | 11:22PM1.68m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:51AM0.26m | 11:21PM0.23m | 11:27AM0.31m | 11:57PM0.29m | 12:08PM0.40m | 00:40AM0.38m | 12:58PM0.49m | 1:34AM0.48m | 2:04PM0.59m | 2:44AM0.57m | 3:30PM0.62m | 4:12AM0.59m | 5:04PM0.55m | ||||||||
7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 22 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 26 | 33 | 34 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | N 9 | NW 8 |
72 | 66 | 64 | 66 | 101 | 90 | 88 | 58 | 92 | 148 | 120 | 117 | 106 | 106 | 80 | 78 | 55 | 53 | 56 | 57 | 59 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | N 9 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | N 8 | WNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 9 | N 9 | WNW 6 | N 10 |
20 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 34 | 22 | 31 | 98 | 105 | 96 | 64 | 64 | 44 | 44 | 52 | 55 | 25 | 65 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NE 5 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 11 | S 12 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | WNW 8 | NE 8 |
29 | 26 | 25 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 19 | 11 | 8 | 21 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | — | — | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 15 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
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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.











