Faja da Areia Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 17.05° W

Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 14 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Faja da Areia sea temperature is
24.9°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 14 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, NNE swell with 943 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 15 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ENE 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 (Sep 15) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s is also forecast. 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 15th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 21st Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 18th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what's on the menu for Faja da Areia. We've got a bit of a slow start, but a solid run of waves later on, so don't write this spot off.

The first few days are pretty lackluster. Monday and Tuesday are only showing small, weak swell with marginal conditions at best. The water is sitting at 77° right now, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be cold while you're waiting for something to happen. The energy is low, reading around 372 on Monday, and dropping further. Things get a bit bigger midweek, but the wind turns messy, making for poor, choppy conditions. You'll want to sit this first part out.

Now, looking ahead, there are a couple of periods that deserve your attention. The first standout arrives on Sunday, September 20th. The morning is glassy clean with a 3 ft groundswell from the NNW, a period of 13 seconds, and solid energy at 360. It's not huge, but the quality will be there. That clean, lined-up groundswell will be a treat on this point. This runs right through Monday the 21st, where the afternoon session really comes together with a 4 ft NNW groundswell, a 13-second period, and energy jumping up to 551. Glassy conditions again – it doesn't get much cleaner. Keep in mind, it's an inconsistent break, so you'll have to be patient, but the waves that come through will be worth the wait. Also, as it's a point break, that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely and give you some proper lines.

But the real standout, the one you circle on the calendar, is Monday, September 28th. We're looking at a serious pulse of NNW groundswell. Morning sees 12 ft with an 11-second period and an enormous energy reading of 2610, all under glassy skies. This is big, powerful, and excellent for experienced surfers only – over 8 ft and this spot will be one for the crew who know what they're doing. The afternoon drops to a still-sizable 8 ft with 1630 energy, and it remains glassy. That's the session to chase if you've got the skills. The preceding Sunday the 27th also has size – 13 ft on the afternoon – but the wind is onshore, making it a bit of a washout compared to Monday's perfection.

So, in short: wait out the first week, enjoy the clean, smaller groundswell from September 20th and 21st, and then be ready for the big, expert-only glassy conditions on the 28th. The forecast for that second week is promising, but keep an eye on it as we get closer. This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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11
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14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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135
94
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102
124
223
303
502
783
922
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749
538
432
269
231
254
176
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
4:40PM2.09m
4:57AM1.99m
5:14PM1.90m
5:31AM1.85m
5:51PM1.71m
6:09AM1.70m
6:34PM1.53m
6:58AM1.55m
7:37PM1.37m
8:19AM1.44m
9:24PM1.31m
10:09AM1.45m
11:04PM1.38m
Low Tide
10:26AM0.15m
10:45PM0.22m
11:01AM0.28m
11:16PM0.37m
11:37AM0.44m
11:50PM0.54m
12:19PM0.60m
00:31AM0.70m
1:17PM0.76m
1:35AM0.84m
2:57PM0.85m
3:26AM0.89m
4:50PM0.80m
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Feels °C
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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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