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Faja da Areia surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 15 Jul 2025 WEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Faja da Areia this week:
The surf forecast for Faja da Areia over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Faja da Areia in the next 12 days are 1.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 17) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jul 18) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 15th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Tue 15th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faja da Areia over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 211 | 171 | 121 | 89 | 56 | 83 | 244 | 235 | 39 | 115 | 70 | 111 | 159 | 178 | 155 | 123 | 140 | 196 | 218 | 234 | 343 | 293 | 311 | 422 | 594 | 555 | 587 | 585 | 562 | 652 | 677 | 738 | 817 | 825 | 738 | 643 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:57PM 2.09 | 6:27AM 1.84 | 6:44PM 2.01 | 7:19AM 1.78 | 7:38PM 1.90 | 8:19AM 1.73 | 8:43PM 1.79 | 9:29AM 1.71 | 10:00PM 1.73 | 10:45AM 1.74 | 11:19PM 1.73 | 11:55AM 1.84 | 12:29AM 1.80 | 12:56PM 1.96 | 1:28AM 1.88 | 1:49PM 2.09 | 2:19AM 1.96 | 2:36PM 2.19 | 3:04AM 2.00 | 3:20PM 2.25 | 3:45AM 2.01 | 4:00PM 2.26 | 4:24AM 1.98 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:16AM 0.25 | 12:23PM 0.37 | 1:04AM 0.32 | 1:17PM 0.46 | 2:00AM 0.40 | 2:22PM 0.53 | 3:06AM 0.47 | 3:40PM 0.56 | 4:20AM 0.50 | 5:02PM 0.52 | 5:34AM 0.47 | 6:16PM 0.41 | 6:38AM 0.40 | 7:17PM 0.29 | 7:33AM 0.31 | 8:09PM 0.18 | 8:20AM 0.23 | 8:56PM 0.10 | 9:03AM 0.18 | 9:38PM 0.08 | 9:42AM 0.17 | 10:18PM 0.09 | 10:20AM 0.19 | |||||||||||||
Tue 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sun 27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:18 |
| Sunset | 9:16 | - | - | 9:16 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:13 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:10 | - | - |
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| Temp. °C | 25 | 21 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 21 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 27 | 22 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 22 | 28 | 30 | 21 | 28 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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