Faja da Areia Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 17.05° W

Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Faja da Areia sea temperature is
24.8°C
1.2° 

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 5 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, NW swell with 367 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Faja da Areia this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Faja da Areia in the next 16 days are 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 1PM. 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 7th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 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 for this stretch. We’ve got a long outlook ahead, but the truth is, the first week and a half looks pretty grim for any kind of decent paddle. The good news is there’s a light at the end of the tunnel, but you’re gonna have to be patient.

The overall pattern is a lot of low-energy, short-period windswell and persistent cross-onshore winds. The first real chance of anything surfable doesn’t come until the second week, and even then, it’s not a world-beater, but it’s the best we’ve got.

Right now, starting Saturday the 5th of September, it’s a no-go. We’re looking at 2 ft of dribble from the WNW with a period of 8 seconds, and the wind is on it. The combined energy is a measly 86 (weak). That carries straight through the weekend and into the next week. On Sunday the 6th, the swell bumps up a bit to 3 ft from the NNW and the period stretches to 13 seconds, which is a nice long groundswell, but the wind is cross-onshore. The energy picks up to 320 (moderate), but with the wind chop, it’s just a messy one. The water temperature is a touch warmer than normal at 77°F.

We then go through a whole run of days with very poor surf conditions. Monday the 7th through to the end of the week is all short-period junk (6-7 seconds) from the NE and NNE, with heights ranging from 4 ft to 6 ft. The energy fluctuates but stays in the moderate range (152 to 590). The wind is a constant light cross-onshore, which just ruins the shape. Nothing worth paddling out for.

The situation improves slightly around the 10th and 11th of September, but it’s still marginal at best. The swell is mixed up and short period, so it’s a hard pass.

Now, here’s the standout. It’s not a big swell, but it’s the cleanest window we get. On Monday the 14th of September, we finally get a break. The wind goes glassy, offshore from the WSW in the morning, switching to light offshore from the NNW in the afternoon. The swell drops to a clean 4 ft to 4 ft from the NNE, with an 8-second period. The combined energy is moderate (328). This is your best shot. The break is Faja da Areia, a point break that is inconsistent and rarely breaks, so catching it in this window is a real treat. Because it’s a point break, that short period isn’t as much of a drama. The water is still a touch warmer than normal. This is the one to circle.

Tuesday the 15th of September starts with glassy conditions again in the morning, with 4 ft from the NNE, but the wind gets cross-on in the afternoon, so morning is the move. After that, the surf fades quickly. The rest of the week into the 20th sees the swell drop back to 1 ft to 3 ft, and the wind is back on it or cross-onshore, with energy levels falling back to weak (71-160). It’s a long gap at the end with nothing worth chasing.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off. The only real standout is the 14th and morning of the 15th of September at Faja da Areia, with clean, glassy conditions and a fun little point break wave. Don’t expect big waves, but expect clean, rideable lines.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
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1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.4
NNW
15
0.8
NNW
13
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
1.7
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.5
NE
7
1.3
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
0.9
NE
6
0.7
N
13
0.8
N
12
0.8
N
11
1.5
NNE
7
1.6
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
47
48
76
198
210
190
187
355
298
261
261
189
124
95
49
170
193
166
199
243
266
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
10
N
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NE
15
NE
Wind State
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:57PM1.54m
10:37AM1.69m
11:27PM1.64m
11:52AM1.86m
00:31AM1.80m
12:48PM2.06m
1:20AM1.95m
1:34PM2.23m
2:02AM2.08m
2:15PM2.34m
2:40AM2.16m
2:54PM2.37m
3:16AM2.19m
Low Tide
3:32PM0.64m
4:09AM0.68m
5:11PM0.54m
5:34AM0.56m
6:20PM0.36m
6:34AM0.39m
7:11PM0.18m
7:21AM0.23m
7:54PM0.04m
8:02AM0.11m
8:33PM-0.04m
8:40AM0.04m
9:08PM-0.06m
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7:45
7:45
7:46
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7:47
7:48
7:48
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8:28
8:27
8:24
8:23
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8:21
8:20
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Temp °C
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25
20
26
26
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26
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27
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27
21
Feels °C
28
27
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27
27
20
26
28
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28
27
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28
29
25
26
25
19
26
27
22
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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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