Faial Surf Guide
Faial in Madeira is a fairly exposed reef break that has unreliable waves. Autumn and winter are the favoured times of year for waves. The best wind direction is from the southwest. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the north northwest. There is a left hand reef break. Best around mid tide. It very rarely gets crowded here. Submerged rocks are a hazard.
Faial Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: | Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
|---|---|---|---|
| inconsistent | 22.4°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Faial:
The best conditions reported for surf at Faial occur when a North-northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southwest.
Faial Surf:
Thursday, 12 November 2026, 11:37 Local time| Jeudi 12 | ||||
| 9AM | 12PM | 3PM | 6PM | |
| Wave (m) | ||||
| Période (s) | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Vent (km/h) | ||||
| Etat du vent | cross- off |
cross- off |
cross | cross- off |
















