Faja da Areia Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 17.05° W

Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Faja da Areia sea temperature is
23.4° C
1.6° 

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 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, NW swell with 427 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s 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 (Jul 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period. 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) 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 0.7m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 13th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 13th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 12th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a good look at what’s coming up for Faja da Areia over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow burner, so don’t get your hopes up for the first week, but there’s a serious pulse of energy building for the second week that could be a real standout.

The pattern starts off pretty quiet. We’ve got a small NW swell rolling in on Saturday the 11th, but it’s only 5 ft with a short 8-second period and a cross-on wind from the NW at 9 mph. The combined energy is weak (294), and it’s going to be choppy. Honestly, not worth paddling out for. The water temp is sitting at 74°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing while you’re sitting there waiting for a clean one.

Sunday the 12th and Monday the 13th are still marginal. Sunday morning has a 5 ft NW swell, still short period (9 seconds), and a light cross-shore breeze. The energy is moderate (418), but the conditions are just not clean enough to get excited about. Monday morning on the 13th is the first real tease: glassy conditions with a light W wind at 3 mph, and a 4 ft NW swell. The energy drops to 154 though, and the period is only 8 seconds. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. After that, we hit a flat spell from Tuesday the 14th through to Friday the 17th. We’re looking at tiny waves, 1 ft to 4 ft, with very low energy (31 to 109). Some glassy mornings, but the swell just isn’t there. That’s a solid 4-day gap with nothing worth mentioning.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. The second week kicks off with a proper ramp-up. Saturday the 18th sees a NE swell building to 5 ft, with a 7-second period and moderate energy (222). The wind is cross-on from the NNE at 6 mph, still not perfect, but the size is coming up. The real standout window starts on Sunday the 19th. We’ve got a 7 ft swell from the NE, period bumping up to 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 649 (moderate). By Sunday afternoon, the wind switches to a clean offshore from the NNE at 6 mph, and the swell hits 8 ft. That’s the best call of the whole forecast. The direction is NE, and the optimum for this point is NNW, so it’s a little off-angle, but the offshore wind and solid size will make for some punchy, clean rights. This is a point break, and it’s inconsistent, so you’ll get lulls between sets, but when they come through, they’ll be worth the wait. Keep in mind that 8 ft is getting into expert territory, so if you’re a beginner, this one is for the experienced crew.

Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st keep the size going, with 8 ft to 10 ft NE swells, and the energy is strong (1024 to 1526). The wind stays light and cross-on or offshore, but the period is still short at 9 seconds. For a point break, that’s fine, but it will be a bit raw. Wednesday the 22nd through Thursday the 23rd sees the swell dropping slowly, from 8 ft back to 7 ft, with periods stretching to 10 seconds. The energy is still strong (1237 to 1110), but the wind is cross-on. It’s still surfable, but the peak quality is definitely Sunday the 19th.

By Friday the 24th and into the weekend of the 25th and 26th, the swell fades to 4 ft to 5 ft, with the wind turning offshore from the N and NNE. The period drops back to 8-9 seconds, and the energy is weak to moderate (277 to 325). It’s a poor end to the run, with the conditions turning marginal again.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off. The best of the three weeks is Sunday the 19th, with a solid 8 ft NE swell and offshore wind. That’s the one to circle on the calendar. The rest of the second week has plenty of size, but the wind isn’t as clean. Keep your eyes on that Sunday.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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372
418
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247
154
136
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42
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87
109
189
219
Wind (km/h)
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10
WNW
10
WNW
10
NNW
5
WNW
5
W
10
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5
NW
0
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High Tide
00:34AM1.88m
1:02PM2.03m
1:33AM1.98m
1:56PM2.18m
2:27AM2.06m
2:47PM2.30m
3:16AM2.10m
3:34PM2.37m
4:03AM2.10m
4:20PM2.37m
4:49AM2.05m
5:05PM2.31m
5:33AM1.97m
Low Tide
6:19PM0.37m
6:44AM0.31m
7:20PM0.21m
7:39AM0.21m
8:15PM0.08m
8:29AM0.13m
9:06PM-0.01m
9:17AM0.08m
9:54PM-0.04m
10:02AM0.08m
10:40PM-0.01m
10:46AM0.13m
11:25PM0.08m
11:29AM0.22m
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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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