Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the coming weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. The first solid recommendation doesn't show up until Tuesday the 14th of July, and even then, it’s pretty marginal. We’re looking at a long, quiet run with very little to get excited about.

The standout spot is Faja da Areia, a point break that’s inconsistent and can be a bit of a tease. It likes a solid NNW swell, and we do get a little pulse of that, but the timing isn't great.

Let’s start with the first real chance. On Tuesday, July 14th, the morning and afternoon both see a tiny 2 ft swell from the N, with a short period of 8 seconds. The energy is weak (92). The wind is glassy though, dead calm, which is a major positive for the clean face. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 74°. This is small, weak surf, but it’s glassy and rideable for a beginner. It’s the best we’ve got for a while.

Things then go flat again. From Wednesday the 15th through to the 19th, the conditions are poor. We get tiny, inconsistent dribbles, but nothing worth paddling for. The winds stay mostly cross-on or onshore, and the energy drops way down.

Now, there’s a glimmer of hope later on. On Monday morning, July 20th, the swell starts to build a bit. We’re looking at 4 ft from the NNE, with a period of 7 seconds and a moderate energy level (191). The wind is glassy – that’s the key here. The waves are still ordinary, but the glassy conditions could make it fun for a log. The size is small enough for beginners.

The rest of the week into the 28th is a mixed bag of cross-on winds and weak energy. There’s a bit of a bump on the 22nd and 23rd with 3 ft to 4 ft swells, but the wind is never clean. The energy gets up to moderate levels (202 on the 22nd afternoon), but it’s all cross-on, so the quality is poor. On the 28th, we see another glassy window with 2 ft from the NE, but it’s just more of the same – ordinary.

So, the honest truth? There’s no true standout week here. The best you’ll do is the glassy Tuesday morning on the 14th for a tiny, clean wave, or the glassy Monday morning on the 20th for a slightly bigger but still weak wave. This is a long stretch of poor surf, and for a spot that’s already inconsistent, that’s just the way it goes sometimes.

Stay tuned, forecasts can change, but for now, keep your board in the car and your eyes on the horizon.

Rusty.

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