Faja da Areia Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 17.05° W

Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 19 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Faja da Areia sea temperature is
25.0° C
1.7° 

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 19 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, N swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 12s period, NNW swell with 1,991 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with NNE 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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s 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 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 20th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 22nd Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 24th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.

We’ve got a mixed bag coming up at Faja da Areia over the next couple of weeks. The water’s sitting at 77°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – you’ll feel that little extra bit of warmth in the water.

Right now, the first few days are a bit of a write-off. Wednesday the 19th through Friday the 21st are all marginal with poor conditions – small, short-period wind swell and light onshore breezes. Not worth paddling out for.

The first real glimmer of hope comes on Saturday morning, the 22nd. It’s small, only 4 ft, but the wind goes glassy out of the north with a 10-second period swell. The combined energy is moderate at 289 – it’s not going to blow you away, but for a little point break, those clean glassy conditions are a treat. The swell direction is straight out of the north, which isn’t bang on the optimum NNW, but it’s close enough. This is a beginner-friendly spot, so keep expectations in check, but it’s the best of the early days.

Then, hold onto your board. Sunday the 23rd morning sees a big jump: 8 ft of swell out of the NNW with a 13-second period and a massive combined energy of 1935. That’s pushing into expert territory – too big for beginners. The wind is light and onshore, though, so even though the swell is there, the surface might be a bit lumpy. It’s a standout for size and power, but the quality is a question mark.

After that, the following week is all about smaller, more manageable stuff. Monday the 24th drops to 6 ft, and the wind is a light cross-on. Then Tuesday the 25th, glassy again with 4 ft of NNW swell – that’s a morning session worth setting an alarm for. The 26th and 27th stay in the 5 ft to 6 ft range, with the 27th afternoon seeing a longer 11-second period and a solid 513 combined energy, though the wind is light and onshore.

The second week gets a bit messy. From the 28th onward, it’s a lot of cross-onshore winds and shorter period swell, with the swell direction bouncing between NE and ENE. The 29th afternoon has a 4 ft NNW swell with a 10-second period and 585 combined energy, but the wind is cross-on. The 30th bumps up to 8 ft from the NNE – that’s big and expert-only again, but the wind is cross-on, so it’s not clean. The 31st to 2nd September is all in the 5 ft to 8 ft range, but with persistent cross-onshore winds and short periods, it’s marginal at best.

The real standout overall? That Saturday morning the 22nd for the glassy conditions, and the Sunday the 23rd for the raw power of the swell, even if the wind isn’t perfect. Beyond that, there’s nothing that screams “drop everything and go.”

Rusty out.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Friday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
8
1.1
NNE
7
1.1
N
7
1.2
NNE
6
1.1
NNE
6
0.7
NNW
11
1.1
N
10
1.2
N
10
0.8
N
9
2.4
NNW
13
2.4
NNW
12
2.5
NNW
12
1.9
NNW
10
1.7
NNW
9
1.6
NNW
9
1.3
NNW
8
1.1
N
8
1
N
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
207
197
183
140
120
123
101
130
245
260
101
1935
1622
1991
746
495
391
240
161
118
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
5
NNE
10
NNE
10
N
5
NNW
10
NNE
10
N
5
N
5
N
10
WNW
10
W
10
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10
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10
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NNW
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cross-on
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glassy
High Tide
7:21PM1.57m
7:52AM1.54m
8:28PM1.42m
9:12AM1.46m
10:05PM1.36m
10:48AM1.48m
11:34PM1.42m
11:59AM1.59m
00:31AM1.53m
12:48PM1.73m
1:12AM1.66m
1:26PM1.88m
1:46AM1.79m
Low Tide
1:26AM0.68m
2:06PM0.76m
2:33AM0.81m
3:41PM0.83m
4:12AM0.84m
5:21PM0.78m
5:37AM0.77m
6:24PM0.66m
6:31AM0.64m
7:07PM0.52m
7:11AM0.50m
7:41PM0.39m
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Temp °C
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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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