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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 Saturday (Apr 27) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Faja da Areia in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) 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 12s period and expected on Monday (Apr 29) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 3rd May) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faja da Areia over the next 12 days.
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 150 | 107 | 75 | 623 | 1363 | 3045 | 1626 | 1121 | 838 | 614 | 481 | 398 | 241 | 191 | 157 | 167 | 164 | 146 | 784 | 930 | 898 | 1100 | 902 | 543 | 374 | 234 | 133 | 78 | 73 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 37 | 43 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | glass | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:11PM 2.01 | 4:29AM 1.87 | 4:47PM 1.93 | 5:08AM 1.77 | 5:29PM 1.84 | 5:56AM 1.66 | 6:22PM 1.75 | 6:59AM 1.55 | 7:32PM 1.69 | 8:24AM 1.51 | 8:56PM 1.70 | 9:52AM 1.56 | 10:15PM 1.80 | 11:04AM 1.70 | 11:19PM 1.96 | 12:01PM 1.88 | 12:14AM 2.11 | 12:49PM 2.04 | 1:03AM 2.22 | 1:34PM 2.17 | 1:50AM 2.28 | 2:16PM 2.25 | 2:34AM 2.28 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:20PM 0.29 | 10:30AM 0.34 | 10:58PM 0.37 | 11:09AM 0.44 | 11:43PM 0.47 | 11:56AM 0.55 | 12:43AM 0.57 | 12:59PM 0.65 | 2:03AM 0.61 | 2:24PM 0.70 | 3:33AM 0.56 | 3:52PM 0.65 | 4:48AM 0.42 | 5:04PM 0.52 | 5:47AM 0.25 | 6:01PM 0.36 | 6:36AM 0.10 | 6:51PM 0.20 | 7:21AM -0.00 | 7:38PM 0.08 | 8:03AM -0.04 | 8:22PM 0.01 | ||||||||||||||
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:24 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:53 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun 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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