Faja da Areia Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 17.05° W

Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Faja da Areia sea temperature is
24.1° C
1.9° 

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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, N swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, NNE swell with 343 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with N 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 22nd Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 22nd Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 26th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks. We’re looking at a stretch that’s a bit of a slow burn, and honestly, for the first week or so, the surf is pretty grim. The wind is mostly cross-on, the swell is short-period and weak, so it’s going to be a frustrating wait. There’s a big gap at the start with nothing really worth paddling out for until we get into the second week.

The standout in this whole outlook is that final push of energy around the 4th and 5th of August. It’s not perfect, but it’s the only time the ocean really shows some life. The swell direction is from the N, which is close to the optimum for this spot, and the period jumps up to 11-12 seconds – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps right up to 498 (moderate to strong energy), which is a big jump from the 100-200 range we see all week. The catch is the wind stays cross-on, so it won’t be glassy, but it’s a light breeze, so it won’t ruin it either. The swell size sits around 3 ft to 4 ft, so it’s a friendly size for most, not too big.

The rest of the period is a write-off, really. From Wednesday the 22nd right through to the morning of the 4th of August, it’s a series of 'poor surf conditions' or 'marginal' calls. The swell is tiny, often under 5 ft, but the period is a lousy 6-8 seconds, which means weak, crumbly waves. The wind is almost always cross-on, so expect a lot of bumpy, gutless surf. There’s a hint of a longer period swell (13 seconds) on the afternoon of the 3rd of August, but the swell height is only 2 ft and the energy is low (132), so it’s not going to do much. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so you’ll be fine in a spring suit.

So, if you’re desperate, the afternoon of Tuesday the 4th of August is your best bet. It’s a 'marginal' call, but it’s the most energy we see in the whole 16 days. The rest? Honestly, pick a different hobby for a week.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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227
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343
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272
196
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
8:56AM1.57m
9:24PM1.53m
10:07AM1.53m
10:41PM1.47m
11:19AM1.56m
11:51PM1.50m
12:19PM1.64m
00:47AM1.58m
1:07PM1.75m
1:31AM1.67m
1:48PM1.86m
2:09AM1.76m
2:24PM1.97m
2:43AM1.84m
Low Tide
3:05PM0.72m
3:39AM0.71m
4:25PM0.75m
4:52AM0.73m
5:41PM0.71m
5:57AM0.68m
6:39PM0.62m
6:49AM0.60m
7:24PM0.52m
7:31AM0.49m
8:03PM0.41m
8:07AM0.40m
8:38PM0.32m
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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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