Faja da Areia Surf Break

Lat Long: 32.81° N 17.05° W

Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Faja da Areia sea temperature is
24.1° C
1.8° 

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 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NNE swell with 241 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 28th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 28th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 26th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright mates, Rusty here. Let's break down what's in store for the next couple of weeks.

To be honest, it's a bit of a grim outlook for Faja da Areia. We're looking at a long stretch of pretty poor conditions before things might finally spark up. The first week and a half is basically a write-off. The swell is small, the period is short, and the wind is mostly cross-onshore, which just messes up any chance of a clean wave. The combined swell energy is weak to moderate, sitting between 77 and 262 kilojoules, but it's all for nothing.

Thursday the 23rd starts with some waist-high slop at 4ft from the NNE, but with a short 8-second period and a light cross-onshore breeze, it's a mess. Friday and the weekend are more of the same: chest-high, weak, and choppy. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, at 75°, but that's about the only silver lining.

There's a big gap with no real highlights. The best we get is a fleeting moment on Tuesday morning, July 28th. The wind goes glassy, and the swell drops to 3ft. It's surfable, but very ordinary. Honestly, not worth getting wet for.

The real potential doesn't appear until the second week of August. It's a long-range call, so don't bank on it, but it's the only hope. By Wednesday the 5th, we see a clean morning with glassy conditions and a tiny 2ft swell. Not a standout, but a hint of change.

The standout window looks like it could be from Thursday the 6th onwards. The swell picks up from the North, with a long period of 11-12 seconds, bringing some real punch. The combined energy jumps to 426 kilojoules on Thursday morning, then to 474 kilojoules by the afternoon. The winds stay light. The swell builds to 4-4ft, and the long period means it'll have some proper shape for a point break like this. This is the best on offer. It's not perfect, with a cross-onshore flow, but the quality of the swell finally makes it interesting.

Then, on Friday the 7th, the swell pumps up to 7ft from the NNE. That's getting into solid territory. The energy is strong, hitting 462 kilojoules. But the period drops back to 7 seconds, and the wind is still cross-onshore. At that size, with a short period, it's going to be a bit of a wall, but for the experienced surfers, there will be some powerful, punchy waves. It's a promising but less certain prospect this far out.

So, the bottom line: be patient. The first week is a bust. Keep your eyes on that first week of August, especially Thursday the 6th and Friday the 7th. That's the only real chance of something good.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:07AM1.53m
10:41PM1.47m
11:19AM1.56m
11:51PM1.50m
12:19PM1.64m
00:47AM1.58m
1:07PM1.75m
1:31AM1.67m
1:48PM1.86m
2:09AM1.76m
2:24PM1.97m
2:43AM1.84m
2:58PM2.06m
3:16AM1.90m
Low Tide
4:25PM0.75m
4:52AM0.73m
5:41PM0.71m
5:57AM0.68m
6:39PM0.62m
6:49AM0.60m
7:24PM0.52m
7:31AM0.49m
8:03PM0.41m
8:07AM0.40m
8:38PM0.32m
8:41AM0.31m
9:11PM0.25m
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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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