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 next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, we're looking at a pretty quiet start here at Faja da Areia. This spot is a point break, which usually has a bit of shape, but it's inconsistent and exposed to the north-northwest. For the first week or so, it's mostly small, weak waves. The water is sitting at 75.6°, which is a touch warmer than average for this time of year, so you won't need a thick suit.

The first few days, Tuesday through to the next Monday, are all about lacklustre surf. We're seeing tiny waves around 1.6ft to 2.9ft, mostly from the north-west or north. The energy is weak, usually under 150 (99 to 128). The winds are light, but mostly cross-onshore or onshore, so the surface isn't going to be great. There's a bit of a glassy moment on Tuesday morning, but the swell is too small to get excited about. Honestly, it's a pretty blank run for paddle surfing.

Things don't really start to look interesting until we get towards the end of the second week. Around Monday, the 17th of August, we see a jump in size. The swell pushes up to 4.9ft to 5.2ft from the north, with a period around 10 seconds, and the energy jumps right up to 512 (moderate to strong). The wind is still cross-onshore, but it's light at 3.1 mph, so it's not totally blown out. This is a bit bigger, but it's still in the range for most surfers. The real standout looks like the morning of Tuesday, the 18th of August. We've got a 4.9ft swell from the north-northeast, and the wind goes glassy – that's a huge plus. The energy is strong at 377, and it's the cleanest window we've seen. This is the one to aim for, but remember, it's a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

After that, it drops back down pretty quickly to the same old small stuff. Overall, hold out for that Tuesday morning session on the 18th. It's the only real highlight in an otherwise very quiet outlook.

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