Faja da Areia Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 17.05° W

Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 04 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Faja da Areia sea temperature is
24.2° C
1.4° 

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 4 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, N swell with 122 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. 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 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Tue 4th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 1PM (Tue 4th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 5th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s

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 the menu for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we're looking at a pretty quiet start here at Faja da Areia. This spot is a point break, which usually has a bit of shape, but it's inconsistent and exposed to the north-northwest. For the first week or so, it's mostly small, weak waves. The water is sitting at 75.6°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so you won't need a thick suit.

The first few days, Tuesday through to the next Monday, are all about lacklustre surf. We're seeing tiny waves around 1.6ft to 2.9ft, mostly from the north-west or north. The energy is weak, usually under 150 (99 to 128). The winds are light, but mostly cross-onshore or onshore, so the surface isn't going to be great. There's a bit of a glassy moment on Tuesday morning, but the swell is too small to get excited about. Honestly, it's a pretty blank run for paddle surfing.

Things don't really start to look interesting until we get towards the end of the second week. Around Monday, the 17th of August, we see a jump in size. The swell pushes up to 4.9ft to 5.2ft from the north, with a period around 10 seconds, and the energy jumps right up to 512 (moderate to strong). The wind is still cross-onshore, but it's light at 3.1 mph, so it's not totally blown out. This is a bit bigger, but it's still in the range for most surfers. The real standout looks like the morning of Tuesday, the 18th of August. We've got a 4.9ft swell from the north-northeast, and the wind goes glassy – that's a huge plus. The energy is strong at 377, and it's the cleanest window we've seen. This is the one to aim for, but remember, it's a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

After that, it drops back down pretty quickly to the same old small stuff. Overall, hold out for that Tuesday morning session on the 18th. It's the only real highlight in an otherwise very quiet outlook.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
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0.7
WNW
8
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WNW
9
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
N
10
0.8
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0.8
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0.7
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0.7
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0.6
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0.5
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9
0.7
NW
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NNW
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0.8
NNE
5
0.6
NW
6
0.5
NW
6
0.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
88
58
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109
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115
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106
78
74
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40
55
34
33
21
16
25
Wind (km/h)
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E
5
N
5
NE
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5
NE
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NE
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10
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5
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NNE
10
NNW
10
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NNE
10
NNE
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10
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Wind State
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High Tide
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
11:56AM1.84m
00:33AM1.80m
12:57PM2.02m
1:30AM1.95m
Low Tide
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
5:34AM0.52m
6:20PM0.39m
6:40AM0.38m
7:19PM0.21m
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9:04
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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32
25
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28
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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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