Faja da Areia Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 17.05° W

Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Faja da Areia sea temperature is
23.5°C
1.1° 

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 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 26 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, NW swell with 2,190 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 26 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period with NNW 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 Monday (Oct 26) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. 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 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 9PM. 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 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 26th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 26th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 27th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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NW
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NNW
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1.7
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2.1
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1.5
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1.6
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0.9
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1.2
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14
1.6
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2.3
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
292
205
152
460
693
1621
1042
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1511
735
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520
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892
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186
598
1347
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
11:24AM1.70m
11:57PM1.66m
12:06PM1.85m
00:35AM1.82m
12:44PM1.99m
1:10AM1.98m
1:20PM2.12m
1:45AM2.11m
1:58PM2.20m
2:21AM2.20m
2:37PM2.24m
2:59AM2.25m
3:18PM2.22m
3:39AM2.24m
Low Tide
5:47PM0.52m
5:55AM0.56m
6:24PM0.36m
6:34AM0.40m
6:59PM0.21m
7:11AM0.26m
7:33PM0.09m
7:48AM0.14m
8:09PM0.01m
8:26AM0.05m
8:46PM-0.01m
9:06AM0.01m
9:25PM0.02m
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Temp °C
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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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