Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here with a look at what's on the menu for Faja da Areia. We've got a bit of a slow start, but a solid run of waves later on, so don't write this spot off.

The first few days are pretty lackluster. Monday and Tuesday are only showing small, weak swell with marginal conditions at best. The water is sitting at 77° right now, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won't be cold while you're waiting for something to happen. The energy is low, reading around 372 on Monday, and dropping further. Things get a bit bigger midweek, but the wind turns messy, making for poor, choppy conditions. You'll want to sit this first part out.

Now, looking ahead, there are a couple of periods that deserve your attention. The first standout arrives on Sunday, September 20th. The morning is glassy clean with a 3 ft groundswell from the NNW, a period of 13 seconds, and solid energy at 360. It's not huge, but the quality will be there. That clean, lined-up groundswell will be a treat on this point. This runs right through Monday the 21st, where the afternoon session really comes together with a 4 ft NNW groundswell, a 13-second period, and energy jumping up to 551. Glassy conditions again – it doesn't get much cleaner. Keep in mind, it's an inconsistent break, so you'll have to be patient, but the waves that come through will be worth the wait. Also, as it's a point break, that long-period groundswell will wrap in nicely and give you some proper lines.

But the real standout, the one you circle on the calendar, is Monday, September 28th. We're looking at a serious pulse of NNW groundswell. Morning sees 12 ft with an 11-second period and an enormous energy reading of 2610, all under glassy skies. This is big, powerful, and excellent for experienced surfers only – over 8 ft and this spot will be one for the crew who know what they're doing. The afternoon drops to a still-sizable 8 ft with 1630 energy, and it remains glassy. That's the session to chase if you've got the skills. The preceding Sunday the 27th also has size – 13 ft on the afternoon – but the wind is onshore, making it a bit of a washout compared to Monday's perfection.

So, in short: wait out the first week, enjoy the clean, smaller groundswell from September 20th and 21st, and then be ready for the big, expert-only glassy conditions on the 28th. The forecast for that second week is promising, but keep an eye on it as we get closer. This is Rusty, signing off.

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