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Faja da Areia surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 18 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Faja da Areia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Faja da Areia sea temperature is
18.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 (May 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 2.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 10s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 19th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 19th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 20th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faja da Areia over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 14 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | |
330 | 228 | 187 | 178 | 1945 | 1182 | 869 | 268 | 288 | 286 | 584 | 560 | 460 | 328 | 341 | 434 | 470 | 552 | 567 | 512 | 496 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 4:23AM2.08m | 4:43PM2.21m | 5:16AM1.95m | 5:37PM2.11m | 6:15AM1.80m | 6:36PM2.00m | 7:20AM1.68m | 7:43PM1.90m | 8:32AM1.60m | 8:54PM1.83m | 9:45AM1.60m | 10:03PM1.80m | 10:50AM1.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:08PM0.02m | 10:24AM0.16m | 11:02PM0.11m | 11:15AM0.29m | 00:01AM0.23m | 12:11PM0.42m | 1:06AM0.35m | 1:15PM0.54m | 2:19AM0.44m | 2:29PM0.61m | 3:32AM0.48m | 3:44PM0.63m | 4:37AM0.47m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 |
 | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:06 | 9:06 |
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Temp °C | 19 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 26 |
19 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 25 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 14 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
 kJ | 177 | 90 | 187 | 178 | 1945 | 1182 | 869 | 268 | 288 | 286 | 584 | 560 | 460 | 328 | 240 | 200 | 80 | 71 | 71 | 46 | 41 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 12 | NNE 8 | NE 7 | S 14 | E 6 | E 6 | WNW 11 | NW 12 | NW 11 | ENE 5 | SW 13 | NW 11 | NW 10 | S 13 | S 13 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 330 | 228 | 45 | 25 | 16 | 20 | 29 | 190 | 137 | 121 | 14 | 7 | 19 | 50 | 3 | 3 | 66 | 32 | 31 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 17 | NNE 7 | N 7 | S 14 | E 6 | SSW 15 | NW 13 | SSW 14 | — | ENE 9 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 20 | NW 16 |
| kJ | 5 | 36 | 16 | 102 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 30 | 21 | 62 | 20 | — | 7 | 3 | 17 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — | NE 7 | NE 6 | N 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | 44 | 44 | 11 | 39 | 64 | 190 | 341 | 434 | 470 | 552 | 567 | 512 | 496 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 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.
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