Surf Forecasts:
Faja da Areia surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NE swell with 531 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Faja da Areia this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Faja da Areia in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1AM. 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+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faja da Areia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk through this 16-day run for Faja da Areia. It’s a point break, exposed to the swell, and takes a keen NNW direction. The water is sitting at 76°, which is a solid 4° warmer than average for this time of year – that’s notably warm, so you’ll be comfortable in a spring suit or even just a rash guard.
Right off the bat, the first few days are a tough watch. From Saturday the 18th through Tuesday the 22nd, the swell is tiny and weak, barely pushing 2ft to 4ft, with short periods of 5-6 seconds. The combined swell energy is low (34 to 150), and the wind is a light cross-onshore from the NE. The surf is just poor. There’s a real gap here with no real surf to speak of.
Wednesday the 22nd afternoon shows a little flicker. The swell lifts to 4ft from the NNE, period bumps to 8 seconds, and the energy hits 219. Still, it’s only marginal – the wind is still light cross-onshore. Not worth rushing out for.
From Thursday the 23rd through the end of July, things get a bit more interesting. Swell heights climb into the 5ft to 8ft range, and the period stays around 7-8 seconds. The combined energy moves into moderate to strong territory (243 to 744). But here’s the rub: the wind is stubbornly cross-onshore from the NE or NNE, and the comments keep saying “marginal” or “poor.” The waves will have size, but they’ll be messy and rippled. This stretch is more about potential than a guarantee of clean lines. The bigger days (7ft to 8ft) are getting too big for beginners, and the chop will make it tricky for everyone.
The highlight of this whole outlook is Saturday, August 1st. The morning session is the standout. The swell is 7ft from the NNE, with a period of 8 seconds and combined energy of 628. The wind is glassy – dead calm, 0 mph. That’s gold. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the one to pencil in. After that, Sunday morning August 2nd also has glassy conditions with 6ft of swell, offering a clean, solid follow-up session.
Besides that Saturday morning, there’s a lot of waiting through cross-onshore chop. The later part of the run, from July 28th onward, has more size (6ft to 7ft) but the wind is often onshore or cross-onshore, keeping the quality marginal. The best chance for a clean wave is that glassy window on August 1st.
Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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 6 | E 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
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 kJ | 32 | 24 | 41 | 37 | 31 | 28 | 22 | 57 | 100 | 100 | 95 | 114 | 187 | 281 | 256 | 243 | 311 | 134 | 149 | 222 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:50PM2.18m | 6:18AM1.86m | 6:35PM2.01m | 7:05AM1.75m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:09AM0.20m | 12:14PM0.34m | 00:53AM0.35m | 1:02PM0.48m | 1:40AM0.50m | 1:57PM0.62m | 2:33AM0.63m | 3:05PM0.72m | 3:39AM0.71m | 4:25PM0.75m | 4:52AM0.73m | 5:41PM0.71m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — |
 | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 20 |
Feels °C | 26 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 26 | 28 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | E 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | ENE 6 | 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 |
| kJ | 28 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 47 | 44 | 57 | 55 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | WNW 7 | NNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | W 11 |
| kJ | 2 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | N 6 | S 17 | S 16 | NW 7 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | S 15 | NNW 8 | N 8 | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | — | S 18 | S 15 | — | S 16 | S 11 |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | 4 | — | 5 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | N 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 32 | 7 | 41 | 37 | 31 | 28 | 22 | 57 | 100 | 100 | 95 | 114 | 187 | 281 | 256 | 243 | 311 | 134 | 149 | 222 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 719 | 17 | 529 |
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