
Surf Forecasts:
Faja da Areia surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, NW swell with 167 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faja da Areia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks. Faja da Areia is the only spot in the frame, and to be honest, it’s a bit of a slow burner. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so nothing wild there.
The first real chance to get wet doesn’t arrive until Wednesday morning, the 12th of August. We’ve got a bit of small-scale energy coming in from the WNW, around 3ft, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 214, and the wind is glassy – dead calm – which is a big plus. The break is a point, so it can handle a bit of direction, but the swell is small and the period is average. It’s not going to be pumping, but it’ll be clean for a beginner-level wave. Just a heads up, this break is inconsistent, so don’t expect a set every minute.
The morning of Wednesday the 19th of August is the standout. The swell is 4ft from the NNE, with a solid 9-second period. The combined energy is strong at 251, and we’ve got glassy conditions again. The wind is offshore, straight out of the NW, which is ideal for this point. The set waves will have some shape and punch for a smaller day. The swell direction is a good match for the optimum, so the lines should be clean and peeling. You’ll want to be on it early.
Then, the 24th of August, a Monday morning, looks like the biggest offering of the whole period. The swell is 6ft from the north, with an 8-second period. That’s a solid, short-period swell, and the combined energy is strong at 412. The wind is glassy, so the surface will be clean. This is a step up in size, but it’s still manageable for most competent surfers. It’s the best size on offer, and the glassy conditions make it a real possibility.
There are a few other mornings with glassy conditions and small swell, like the 18th and 22nd of August, but the wave quality is described as ordinary, so they’re not the ones to get excited about. The period is often short, under 8 seconds, which means the waves will be a bit weak and ugly.
So, to sum it up: the real window is the second week. Wednesday the 19th for the cleanest conditions with a decent groundswell, and Monday the 24th for the biggest surf of the run. Everything else is either too small, too messy, or has onshore wind. It’s a quiet start, but it builds into something worth a look.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | NNW 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NE 6 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
34 | 45 | 153 | 136 | 104 | 58 | 28 | 73 | 130 | 161 | 39 | 33 | 88 | 128 | 122 | 112 | 106 | 98 | 93 | 72 | 98 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:56AM1.84m | 00:33AM1.80m | 12:57PM2.02m | 1:30AM1.95m | 1:48PM2.20m | 2:18AM2.06m | 2:34PM2.34m | 3:02AM2.13m | 3:17PM2.41m | 3:43AM2.15m | 3:57PM2.40m | 4:22AM2.12m | 4:37PM2.32m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:34AM0.52m | 6:20PM0.39m | 6:40AM0.38m | 7:19PM0.21m | 7:33AM0.24m | 8:09PM0.06m | 8:19AM0.12m | 8:54PM-0.04m | 9:01AM0.05m | 9:35PM-0.08m | 9:41AM0.03m | 10:14PM-0.04m | 10:20AM0.07m | 10:51PM0.05m | |||||||
7:26 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 28 | 25 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 30 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | NW 7 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NE 6 | NNW 9 |
25 | 37 | 153 | 136 | 104 | 58 | 28 | 73 | 130 | 161 | 146 | 116 | 88 | 128 | 122 | 102 | 106 | 98 | 58 | 72 | 68 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 7 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 9 | WNW 7 |
8 | 45 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 56 | 26 | 50 | 41 | 39 | 33 | 73 | 53 | 38 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 55 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | N 9 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NNW 13 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NW 14 | N 10 | N 9 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | WNW 8 | N 8 |
2 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 58 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 17 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | ENE 4 | ENE 5 | E 5 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | NE 6 |
34 | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 4 | 9 | 13 | 20 | 38 | 45 | 77 | 112 | 101 | 82 | 93 | — | 98 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 |
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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.











