
Surf Forecasts:
Faja da Areia surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NNE swell with 279 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s is also forecast. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faja da Areia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, switching over for the lads who think in feet. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks for Faja da Areia. It’s a waiting game, but there’s a proper window to lock in.
The run from Wednesday the 22nd through the end of July is mostly a write-off. There’s some swell in the water, 4 to 5ft from the NNE, but the wind is a constant light cross-onshore. The energy is moderate, but the conditions are marginal to poor, with choppy little lines that just aren’t doing it. This stretch drags on for over a week with no real highlights, just that persistent onshore breeze messing things up.
Now here’s the one to mark on your calendar: Saturday, August 1st. The morning is looking clean with a solid 6ft swell from the NE and glassy wind. That’s the ticket. The water is sitting near 75°, a touch warmer than usual. This spot is a point break that’s inconsistent and rarely breaks perfect, but when it does, and with glass like that, it’s special. The combined wave energy will be strong, so there’s plenty of push to work with. This is your best chance by a long shot, and with crowds being rare, you might have it all to yourself.
Sunday the 2nd fades fast. The swell drops to around 3-4ft, and even though the morning is glassy, it’s just ordinary. Monday the 3rd is tiny, with 2ft waves and no wind, but it’s flat by the afternoon. Then comes a quiet stretch for a few days. Tuesday the 4th afternoon shows a pulse of longer-period groundswell (12 seconds) from the WNW, reaching about 3ft, with moderate energy, but the cross-onshore wind ruins the party.
By the 6th of August, it’s small, poor, and onshore again. The first week of August has a few flickers but nothing steady. A dry spell like this is more normal around here, so don’t sweat it—forecasts can turn around.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
171 | 211 | 237 | 238 | 191 | 126 | 190 | 186 | 210 | 262 | 250 | 250 | 279 | 234 | 202 | 173 | 178 | 183 | 121 | 108 | 86 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
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 | ||||||||
7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 20 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NE 9 | NNE 7 | N 10 | N 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NNE 7 | ENE 7 |
15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 23 | 202 | 19 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 108 | 17 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | NW 11 | NW 7 | W 7 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | N 14 | WNW 8 | N 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | N 10 | N 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 20 | 19 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 12 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | W 11 | S 14 | S 15 | S 12 | — | S 14 | S 14 | S 11 | N 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | N 14 | N 13 | N 12 |
3 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | — | NNE 7 |
171 | 211 | 237 | 238 | 191 | 126 | 190 | 186 | 210 | 262 | 250 | 250 | 279 | 234 | — | 173 | 178 | 183 | 121 | — | 86 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 511 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 511 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 484 | 477 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
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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.










