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Fajã da Areia: surf spot in Jardim do Mar
Suits all levels.
- Wave
- Point break, right-hander
- Level
- all levels
- Faces
- N (offshore wind: S)
- Best tide
- mid (from surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Oct – Mar: October, November, December, January, February, March
- Water temperature
- 17–23°C (shorty or rash vest (warmest) to 3/2 mm (coldest))
- Location
- Jardim do Mar, Portugal (32.8125, -17.0393)
Live surf cams at Fajã da Areia
- Fajã da Areia: MEO Beachcam, free
Other surf spots in Jardim do Mar
- Jardim do Mar: Reef break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces WSW (offshore wind: ENE), best tide: low
- Achadas da Cruz: Reef break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces NW (offshore wind: SE), best tide: mid to high
- Lugar de Baixo: Reef break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces S (offshore wind: N), best tide: mid to high
Places to stay near Fajã da Areia
- Caramujo (4.9 km away): Camping
- Estanquinhos (6.0 km away): Camping
- Estanquinhos Contes Ruivas (6.0 km away): Camping
- Madeira Black Sand Beach House (6.1 km away): Hotel
- Estalagem Brisa Mar (6.1 km away): Guesthouse
- Casa das Videiras (6.1 km away): B&B
- SolMar (6.4 km away): Guesthouse
- Bica da Cana (6.5 km away): Camping
Surf schools near Fajã da Areia
- Portinho do Jardim do Mar (18 km away)
- Promenade do Jardim do Mar (18 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Fajã da Areia?
Fajã da Areia is in Jardim do Mar, where the best surf season is Oct – Mar (October, November, December, January, February and March). It works best at this tide: mid. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the S.
What wind is offshore at Fajã da Areia?
Fajã da Areia faces N, so wind from the S blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the N blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Fajã da Areia?
The best tide at Fajã da Areia is mid, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Fajã da Areia good for beginners?
Fajã da Areia suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
Is there a surf cam at Fajã da Areia?
Yes: Fajã da Areia (MEO Beachcam, free). Swell Cabin checks these cams regularly.
Where can I stay near Fajã da Areia?
The nearest places to stay are Caramujo (4.9 km away), Estanquinhos (6.0 km away), Estanquinhos Contes Ruivas (6.0 km away) and Madeira Black Sand Beach House (6.1 km away). Swell Cabin lists 280 places to stay within 16 km of Jardim do Mar.
What is the surf forecast for Fajã da Areia?
Swell Cabin rates Fajã da Areia hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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