Surf Forecasts:
Faja da Areia surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, NW swell with 380 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with ENE 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 (Sep 03) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.2m 11s 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
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 offer at Faja da Areia for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. Wednesday the 2nd is a write-off with poor conditions. The first real chance to get wet comes Thursday morning, the 3rd. It’s not pumping, but we’ve got a glassy 4ft swell from the ENE with a short period of 6 seconds. The water is sitting at 76°F, which is feeling about normal for this time of year. The combined energy is weak at 166, so expect small, wind-ripple-free slop. It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary.
The next standout window is a bit of a long-range promise. Things look marginal for a long stretch. Then, around the 14th and 15th of September, we start to see some real grunt. The swell direction finally swings around to the NNW, which is exactly what this point wants. On Monday the 14th, the combined energy jumps to 618 (moderate) in the morning, and by the afternoon it’s a solid 916 (strong) with a very long 16-second period. That’s proper groundswell. The break is inconsistent and rarely breaks, so when it does, it’s a special thing. That long period groundswell is going to wrap beautifully around this point, and with a light cross-shore breeze, it’ll be clean. The swell is around 3ft to 4ft, so it’s well within the comfort zone for a beginner spot, but the energy and length will make it rideable for everyone.
Tuesday the 15th is still looking solid. The swell is up to 5ft with a 14-second period from the NNW. The energy is still strong at 810. Winds are light and cross-shore. This is the best of the run. Just be aware that because this spot is so inconsistent, you’ve got to be on it when it happens. Crowds are rare, so you’ll likely have plenty of room.
The second week is a mixed bag of smaller, choppier surfs and some lingering energy. Nothing else really stands out as a must-surf.
So, to sum it up: the first few days are a skunk, but don’t sleep on the 14th and 15th. That’s where the magic is.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | WNW 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNW 15 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 100 | 116 | 113 | 83 | 66 | 61 | 59 | 53 | 53 | 35 | 76 | 198 | 210 | 138 | 367 | 335 | 229 | 195 | 176 | 159 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:00PM1.90m | 6:28AM1.81m | 6:56PM1.73m | 7:31AM1.69m | 8:14PM1.58m | 9:00AM1.62m | 9:57PM1.54m | 10:37AM1.69m | 11:27PM1.64m | 11:52AM1.86m | 00:31AM1.80m | 12:48PM2.06m | 1:20AM1.95m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:09AM0.38m | 12:36PM0.47m | 1:05AM0.54m | 1:49PM0.60m | 2:26AM0.67m | 3:32PM0.64m | 4:09AM0.68m | 5:11PM0.54m | 5:34AM0.56m | 6:20PM0.36m | 6:34AM0.39m | 7:11PM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — |
 | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 20 |
Feels °C | 27 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 29 | 30 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NW 8 | NE 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 |
| kJ | 33 | 32 | 113 | 83 | 66 | 32 | 59 | 53 | 47 | 35 | 47 | 198 | 210 | 138 | 367 | 335 | 229 | 151 | 121 | 82 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | N 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | N 8 | NW 9 | N 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NNW 15 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 27 | 21 | 33 | 49 | 41 | 10 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 76 | 35 | 37 | 63 | 53 | 45 | 26 | 21 | 19 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | ENE 6 | S 12 | NW 11 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | NW 13 | N 10 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — |
| kJ | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 88 | 56 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 100 | 116 | — | — | — | 61 | — | 45 | 53 | 33 | 49 | 77 | 92 | 108 | 136 | 161 | 189 | 195 | 176 | 159 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
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