Faja da Areia surf break

Faja da Areia surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 21 May 2026 WEST
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Faja da Areia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Faja da Areia sea temperature is
18.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (May 21) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 9s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 21st May)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 25th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 25th May)5ft (1.6m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.7
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.9
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
0.9
NW
16
1.3
NW
14
1.6
NW
13
1.5
NW
13
1.4
NW
12
1.3
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
1
NW
11
0.7
NW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
283
530
673
650
550
404
272
225
275
279
314
271
353
667
859
746
590
435
258
216
110
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
5
N
5
N
5
N
10
N
10
NNE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NE
10
NNE
5
NE
5
N
5
NW
10
NW
5
NW
5
NNW
5
NW
10
N
glassy
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
6:15AM1.80m
6:36PM2.00m
7:20AM1.68m
7:43PM1.90m
8:32AM1.60m
8:54PM1.83m
9:45AM1.60m
10:03PM1.80m
10:50AM1.65m
11:05PM1.80m
11:43AM1.73m
11:57PM1.81m
12:28PM1.80m
00:42AM1.83m
Low Tide
12:11PM0.42m
1:06AM0.35m
1:15PM0.54m
2:19AM0.44m
2:29PM0.61m
3:32AM0.48m
3:44PM0.63m
4:37AM0.47m
4:52PM0.59m
5:30AM0.44m
5:48PM0.54m
6:15AM0.41m
6:34PM0.47m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:05
7:05
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:04
9:04
9:05
9:06
9:06
9:07
9:07
Temp °C
23
22
18
23
22
17
23
23
16
23
23
17
24
24
19
23
23
17
22
22
17
24
23
19
23
22
18
23
23
15
23
23
17
25
26
21
24
23
18
23
23
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
10
1.6
NW
10
1.7
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
1.1
NW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
NW
9
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NW
9
0.9
NW
16
1.4
NE
7
1.6
NW
13
1.5
NW
13
1.4
NW
12
1.3
NW
12
1.1
NW
11
1
NW
11
0.7
NW
11
Energy kJ
283
530
673
650
550
404
272
225
96
85
68
53
353
158
859
746
590
435
258
216
110
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
12
0.5
E
6
0.5
ENE
5
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
13
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
9
0.1
S
13
0.6
NW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
8
1.3
NW
14
1.1
NE
6
0.5
ENE
7
0.7
N
6
0.6
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
9
0.8
ENE
8
0.5
ENE
8
Energy kJ
140
17
15
7
3
21
16
3
80
64
44
42
40
667
91
31
38
55
84
80
35
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
7
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
NNW
10
0.1
E
9
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
13
0.2
SSW
13
0.1
S
12
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
NW
18
0.5
NW
9
0.5
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
ENE
8
0.4
NNE
6
0.3
NNW
14
0.4
NNE
6
0.3
NNW
13
Energy kJ
22
21
20
9
2
3
3
17
3
2
2
13
40
40
25
57
35
13
38
14
32
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.8
NNE
4
0.9
NE
5
1.2
NE
6
1.6
NE
6
1.8
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.9
NE
7
1.7
NE
7
1.6
NE
7
0.8
N
6
0.8
N
6
0.5
NW
4
0.5
N
6
0.5
NW
4
0.7
NNW
6
Energy kJ
21
14
26
36
89
200
275
279
314
271
220
42
44
7
21
10
27
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
14
14
7
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
15
0
0
0
15
14
14
14
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Madeira
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
3
1
1
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
7
6
6
7
8
7
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
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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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