Faial
Madeira, Portugal · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.5m
- Period
- 10s
- Wind
- 6 km/h Offshore
- Tide
- High
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High5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Atlantic/Madeira local
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Faial is a reef break in Madeira, Portugal. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells from the NW with light offshore winds from the SW. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Reef
- Bottom
- Unknown
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- NW
- Best wind direction
- SW
- Ideal wave size
- 0.5m – 2.5m
Faial surf FAQ
Is Faial good for beginners?+
Faial is a reef break, usually breaking in the 0.5–2.5m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Faial?+
Different days call for different boards. Faial can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Faial?+
Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell from the NW with light offshore winds from the SW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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