Surf Forecasts:
Faja da Areia surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NE swell with 435 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s period with NNW 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 Thursday (Sep 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) 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 0.5m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 12) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faja da Areia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Faja da Areia.
We’re in a dry spell to start. The first real chance to get wet is Monday, September 14th, but don’t get too excited yet.
On Monday morning the 14th, a 3 ft NNW swell rolls in with a 11-second period. That’s a nice long groundswell for a point break. The wind is light and cross-offshore, keeping the surface clean. The combined swell energy is moderate at 414. It’s a surfable wave, but nothing to lose sleep over. Water temp is about normal for the season.
After that, we’re back to small, weak waves with onshore breezes for a few days. Not worth the paddle.
The real action starts on Sunday, September 20th. The morning is still so-so, but Sunday afternoon we get a 5 ft NE swell with glassy conditions. Clean. Calm. The kind of session that reminds you why you surf.
Then Monday, September 21st is the day. Monday morning brings a 6 ft NE swell, with zero wind – dead glassy. The energy is strong at 619. That’s a proper morning. But the afternoon is the true standout: a 5 ft NNW groundswell with a very long 14-second period and again, completely calm, glassy conditions. The combined energy is a massive 1290. That’s powerful, well-shaped surf. For a point break like this, that long period is a dream – lined-up waves, easy paddling between sets. This is expert territory; the size and power are real.
Faja da Areia is an inconsistent spot and rarely breaks. So when it lines up like this, it’s a rare treat. Expect company.
After that peak, the following week has some size but the wind turns against us, making it tougher to find clean faces. Another pulse on Thursday, September 24th with a 7 ft NNE swell, but cross-onshore winds mess with the quality.
So to sum it up: be patient. The magic is Monday, September 21st. That afternoon in particular. Don’t miss it.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 12 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 65 | 77 | 100 | 138 | 181 | 248 | 255 | 284 | 351 | 435 | 365 | 287 | 193 | 176 | 111 | 81 | 75 | 57 | 64 | 61 | 118 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:15PM2.34m | 2:40AM2.16m | 2:54PM2.37m | 3:16AM2.19m | 3:30PM2.34m | 3:51AM2.16m | 4:05PM2.24m | 4:24AM2.10m | 4:40PM2.09m | 4:57AM1.99m | 5:14PM1.90m | 5:31AM1.85m | 5:51PM1.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:02AM0.11m | 8:33PM-0.04m | 8:40AM0.04m | 9:08PM-0.06m | 9:16AM0.03m | 9:42PM-0.01m | 9:51AM0.06m | 10:13PM0.08m | 10:26AM0.15m | 10:45PM0.22m | 11:01AM0.28m | 11:16PM0.37m | 11:37AM0.44m | 11:50PM0.54m | |||||||
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 | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — |
 | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 22 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 28 | 28 | 22 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 15 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NNE 7 | WNW 10 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
| kJ | 23 | 77 | 65 | 114 | 78 | 98 | 47 | 46 | 42 | 121 | 158 | 230 | 153 | 154 | 92 | 73 | 75 | 26 | 64 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | N 13 | N 12 | NNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNE 7 | NW 10 | NNE 6 | WNW 9 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 65 | 53 | 100 | 30 | 20 | 52 | 48 | 47 | 16 | 25 | 32 | 31 | 193 | 176 | 111 | 81 | 30 | 38 | 18 | 58 | 118 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | NNW 8 | S 12 | S 12 | NW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | N 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 13 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 24 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 30 | 17 | 5 | 68 | 55 | 55 | 43 | 45 | 30 | 46 | 61 | 59 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | — | 16 | 35 | 138 | 181 | 248 | 255 | 284 | 351 | 435 | 365 | 287 | — | — | — | — | — | 57 | 47 | 45 | 51 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
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