Surf Forecasts:
Faja da Areia surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, N swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, NNE swell with 355 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10PM. 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 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faja da Areia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Faja da Areia over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a bummer. For the first week and a half, the surf is small and the wind is mostly blowing cross-onshore, which is just no good for getting a clean wave. The swell is coming from the north-northeast, which is the wrong angle for this break. That NNE/N wind is just ruining it. The water is about 24°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won't need a thick suit, but you will need a lot of patience.
The first real sign of life comes on Tuesday, July 28th. The morning looks unreal – glassy conditions with barely a breath of wind. That’s a huge plus. The swell will be around 4ft from the NE, with a period of 8 seconds. The energy is moderate (212), and while the direction isn't spot on, that glassy surface will make it all look a lot better. It’s the one true standout of the whole period, but remember this spot is inconsistent, so don't be surprised if it's quiet. If you get a set, it’ll be a clean, fun wave.
The next day, Wednesday the 29th, has a bit more size at 5ft from the NNE, and a longer period of 9 seconds which gives it some more punch (energy 318). The wind is a light cross-onshore in the morning, so it's not as clean as Tuesday, but it's still rideable. After that, the forecast falls apart again into small, choppy, onshore conditions right through to the end of the window on August 4th. The swell gets weak and the period drops, so it’s just not going to be worth the hassle.
So, here’s the deal: the whole 16-day stretch is a lean one. The only real highlight is the morning of Tuesday, July 28th. If you can get out then, you might get a few good ones. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game. The good news is that this spot is inconsistent, so a run of flat days like this is normal. Things can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, I’d be taking a break.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu 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) | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
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 kJ | 35 | 60 | 87 | 82 | 118 | 100 | 184 | 245 | 223 | 223 | 295 | 217 | 196 | 165 | 210 | 186 | 237 | 277 | 310 | 294 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:23PM1.83m | 7:56AM1.65m | 8:18PM1.65m | 8:56AM1.57m | 9:24PM1.53m | 10:07AM1.53m | 10:41PM1.47m | 11:19AM1.56m | 11:51PM1.50m | 12:19PM1.64m | 00:47AM1.58m | 1:07PM1.75m | 1:31AM1.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:40AM0.50m | 1:57PM0.62m | 2:33AM0.63m | 3:05PM0.72m | 3:39AM0.71m | 4:25PM0.75m | 4:52AM0.73m | 5:41PM0.71m | 5:57AM0.68m | 6:39PM0.62m | 6:49AM0.60m | 7:24PM0.52m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 20 |
Feels °C | 26 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 9 | 47 | 44 | 57 | 55 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | NNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 13 | S 13 | E 5 | E 5 | S 13 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | W 11 | NW 11 | NW 7 | NW 7 | S 13 | S 14 | N 14 |
| kJ | 13 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | S 15 | NNW 8 | N 8 | — | S 12 | S 12 | E 11 | SSW 12 | S 18 | S 18 | — | S 16 | S 11 | S 14 | S 15 | S 12 | — | S 14 | — |
| kJ | 7 | 4 | 6 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 6 | — | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 35 | 60 | 87 | 82 | 118 | 100 | 184 | 245 | 223 | 223 | 295 | 217 | 196 | 165 | 210 | 186 | 237 | 277 | 310 | 294 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 513 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 513 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
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