Faja da Areia Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin' at Faja da Areia. It’s a point break that’s exposed to the swell, but right off the bat, I gotta tell ya – this spot is inconsistent, so we’re gonna have to be patient.

The first few days are a bit of a write-off, to be honest. Through Friday the 21st and Saturday the 22nd, we’ve got small, weak swell with a period of only 6 to 10 seconds, and the wind is either cross-on or onshore. The wave energy is weak to moderate (around 111 to 252), and the surf is just poor. You’re better off waiting.

Now, Sunday the 23rd is where things get interesting. We’ve got a pulse of swell coming in from the NNW at 10 ft, with a period of 12 to 13 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. The combined energy jumps right up to strong (2789). The downside? The wind is cross-on at 15 km/h, making it fairly choppy. That’s a lot of water for a beginner spot, and with that size, it’s really only for the experienced crew. Still, a big swell is a big swell.

The real standout window is Monday the 24th. The swell drops a touch to 8 ft in the morning, still from the NNW with a 10-second period, but the wind goes light and variable. By Monday afternoon, it turns glassy – dead calm. The waves are 7 ft, the energy is still strong (833), and the conditions are expected to be very good. This is the best session on offer. The water temp is 77°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be comfy in a shorty or just boardies.

Tuesday the 25th morning is also worth a mention – glassy again, with 5 ft swell from the north, 9-second period, and moderate energy (363). Good surf conditions, but it’s smaller. After that, the swell fades and the wind turns cross-on, so we’re back to poor surf through the rest of the week.

From the 26th through to the 31st, we’re in a long, flat spell. The swell drops below 3 ft often, and the energy is weak (as low as 127). The wind is mostly cross-on, and the surf is either poor or marginal. There’s a gap of several days with no real recommendations.

The first week of September doesn’t offer much hope either. On the 1st, we get a tiny 2 ft glassy morning, but it’s barely surfable. The energy is weak (74). The rest of the days are small, with poor conditions. By the 3rd, there’s a 3 ft glassy morning, but it’s ordinary. The 5th of September has a little more size at 5 ft, but the wind is cross-on again.

So, to wrap it up: if you’re keen, your best bet is Monday the 24th of August, afternoon session. Glassy, solid 7 ft NNW swell, and the water’s warm. That’s the one. Sunday the 23rd is big, but rough. Everything else is a wait-and-see game.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on the sky.

Rusty.

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