The Wave
Best around mid tide, southwest wind is the clean lane, and north-northwest swell is the main trigger.
The break is inconsistent outside the season and the submerged rocks mean the takeoff needs care.
Surf GuideMadeira
Faial
Faial is a Madeira reef break in Santana with a left-hand wave, a winter bias, and a clean southwest wind window when north-northwest swell lines up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Faial in Madeira.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationMadeira, PT
Forecast
- Waves 2-3 ft
- Period 6 s
- Wind NE 6 kt
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