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Faja da Areia surfForecast / Madeira / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 21 Nov 2024 WET
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 Thursday (Nov 21) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Faja da Areia in the next 12 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 26) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 15s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 28) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Thu 21st Nov) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 26th Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 26th Nov) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Faja da Areia over the next 12 days.
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 236 | 264 | 159 | 342 | 250 | 149 | 233 | 214 | 202 | 78 | 55 | 82 | 1323 | 1055 | 3940 | 7390 | 5455 | 3260 | 2469 | 1759 | 1147 | 1310 | 352 | 298 | 215 | 2452 | 2423 | 1571 | 1277 | 1180 | 865 | 882 | 734 | 1053 | 706 | 309 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | on | on | glass | glass | glass | glass | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:10PM 1.52 | 6:32AM 1.72 | 7:23PM 1.45 | 7:44AM 1.65 | 8:39PM 1.45 | 8:55AM 1.64 | 9:44PM 1.52 | 9:54AM 1.67 | 10:34PM 1.61 | 10:43AM 1.73 | 11:15PM 1.72 | 11:25AM 1.78 | 11:51PM 1.82 | 12:02PM 1.84 | 12:25AM 1.90 | 12:39PM 1.88 | 12:58AM 1.97 | 1:14PM 1.90 | 1:32AM 2.01 | 1:49PM 1.91 | 2:06AM 2.03 | 2:25PM 1.89 | 2:42AM 2.03 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:56AM 0.52 | 11:59PM 0.68 | 1:09PM 0.62 | 1:13AM 0.76 | 2:25PM 0.65 | 2:33AM 0.77 | 3:30PM 0.62 | 3:41AM 0.72 | 4:20PM 0.56 | 4:34AM 0.64 | 5:01PM 0.48 | 5:17AM 0.55 | 5:36PM 0.41 | 5:55AM 0.45 | 6:10PM 0.35 | 6:31AM 0.37 | 6:43PM 0.31 | 7:06AM 0.31 | 7:16PM 0.28 | 7:41AM 0.27 | 7:50PM 0.28 | 8:17AM 0.26 | 8:25PM 0.29 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 16 | 4 | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 10 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 15°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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