Faja da Areia Surf Break

Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 32.81° N 17.05° W

Issued: 6 pm 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Faja da Areia sea temperature is
20.5° C

Normal for this time of year

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 10 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 11 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NE swell with 533 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with NNE 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 Friday (Jun 12) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 4AM. 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 Monday (Jun 15) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 12th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 12th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 11th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
NE
8
2.1
NE
8
2
NE
8
1.8
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.3
NNE
7
1.2
NNE
7
0.5
NW
14
0.7
NW
12
0.9
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
1.3
N
6
1.2
N
6
1.2
N
6
1.1
N
6
1
N
6
0.4
NNW
11
0.4
NW
13
0.6
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
481
520
494
395
269
183
142
100
151
209
121
136
116
102
82
64
40
61
89
117
100
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
15
NE
10
NE
10
NE
5
NE
5
NE
5
N
5
NNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
N
10
NNW
10
N
5
N
10
NNE
5
NE
5
NE
5
N
5
NE
5
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
10:47PM1.82m
11:29AM1.82m
11:47PM1.91m
12:23PM1.95m
00:45AM2.00m
1:15PM2.08m
1:40AM2.08m
2:05PM2.19m
2:33AM2.12m
2:55PM2.27m
3:25AM2.11m
3:45PM2.30m
4:16AM2.06m
Low Tide
4:32PM0.56m
5:09AM0.37m
5:35PM0.44m
6:04AM0.27m
6:32PM0.30m
6:57AM0.19m
7:27PM0.17m
7:48AM0.13m
8:20PM0.06m
8:38AM0.10m
9:12PM0.00m
9:27AM0.10m
10:04PM0.00m
10:15AM0.14m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
6:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:15
9:15
9:15
9:15
9:16
9:16
9:16
9:17
 mm
Temp °C
22
17
23
23
18
24
24
19
24
24
18
23
23
18
23
23
19
23
23
19
24
Feels °C
21
16
23
23
18
26
25
21
24
25
18
24
23
18
24
24
20
25
25
21
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNW
10
0.9
NNW
10
0.8
NNW
10
0.8
NNW
10
0.7
NNW
9
1.3
NNE
7
1.2
NNE
7
0.9
NE
7
0.8
ENE
9
0.9
NW
12
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
ENE
9
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
W
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.7
NNE
5
0.6
NW
12
0.7
NW
11
0.7
NW
10
Energy kJ
155
143
111
105
73
183
142
77
94
209
76
96
70
52
45
35
22
26
89
117
100
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.7
NNW
9
0.5
NNW
9
0.5
NW
14
0.7
NW
12
0.8
ENE
9
0.7
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.5
NW
10
0.4
ENE
8
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NNW
11
0.4
WNW
8
0.6
NNE
5
0.5
NE
5
0.6
NW
12
Energy kJ
30
18
18
22
20
70
42
100
151
90
121
71
52
24
24
23
40
19
19
13
89
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
S
15
0.4
NW
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.4
NE
8
0.4
NNW
8
0.2
WNW
7
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.5
NW
10
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
13
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
0.4
NE
5
Energy kJ
5
6
5
4
4
19
13
17
26
5
11
39
39
48
12
12
20
61
18
16
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
NE
8
2.1
NE
8
2
NE
8
1.8
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
0.7
NNW
8
0.8
N
7
0.9
N
7
1.2
N
6
1.3
N
6
1.2
N
6
1.2
N
6
1.1
N
6
1
N
6
0.8
NNE
5
Energy kJ
481
520
494
395
269
59
66
87
106
136
116
102
82
64
39
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
15
14
14
14
14
0
0
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
7
0
14
7
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
7
6
6
8
7
5
5
5
5
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
7
8
8
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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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