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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 21 Dec 2024 WET
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Faial this week:
The surf forecast for Faial over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 23) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Faial in the next 12 days are 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 22) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 25) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faial over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 620 | 917 | 1628 | 1753 | 1482 | 1261 | 1475 | 1502 | 742 | 661 | 890 | 604 | 361 | 158 | 436 | 590 | 557 | 178 | 239 | 251 | 227 | 706 | 522 | 469 | 497 | 443 | 347 | 400 | 319 | 293 | 336 | 365 | 324 | 306 | 355 | 210 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:23PM 1.56 | 6:40AM 1.74 | 7:21PM 1.51 | 7:38AM 1.64 | 8:25PM 1.50 | 8:41AM 1.59 | 9:29PM 1.53 | 9:45AM 1.58 | 10:26PM 1.60 | 10:43AM 1.61 | 11:16PM 1.70 | 11:33AM 1.68 | 11:59PM 1.80 | 12:18PM 1.75 | 12:39AM 1.90 | 12:59PM 1.83 | 1:18AM 2.00 | 1:38PM 1.90 | 1:56AM 2.08 | 2:17PM 1.94 | 2:34AM 2.15 | 2:56PM 1.96 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:13PM 0.53 | 12:13AM 0.65 | 1:07PM 0.61 | 1:13AM 0.74 | 2:06PM 0.66 | 2:21AM 0.77 | 3:07PM 0.67 | 3:32AM 0.76 | 4:04PM 0.64 | 4:33AM 0.69 | 4:55PM 0.58 | 5:25AM 0.60 | 5:40PM 0.51 | 6:10AM 0.49 | 6:22PM 0.43 | 6:51AM 0.39 | 7:01PM 0.35 | 7:30AM 0.30 | 7:39PM 0.28 | 8:09AM 0.23 | 8:17PM 0.24 | 8:49AM 0.19 | 8:55PM 0.22 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 8:04 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:10 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Faial Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Faial provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Faial can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Faial 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 (Faial) 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 Faial 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.
Faial is 16 km (10 miles) from Funchal. If you plan a holiday in Madeira, look for hotels and other accommodation in Funchal. Funchal has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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