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Praia da Fajã dos Padres Forecast

Live wave height, wind and water temp — plus an 8-day forecast scored 0–100 for every sport.

Current conditions

Wave
0.7m
closing
Wind
4kt
cross-onshore
Tide (MSL)
0.2m
falling
Best forKite Foil

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What are the conditions at Praia da Fajã dos Padres today? (4 Sept)

Today at Praia da Fajã dos Padres: Epic! for kite foiling — 92/100 for expert level. Wind 4 kn SW · Waves 0.7 m, 9 s · Tide 0.4–-0.7 m. Best window around 07:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Praia da Fajã dos Padres: 0.6m waves with light onshore wind. Kite Foiling looks Excellent in the morning, with E-Foiling also worth considering. Water temperature is 25°C / 77°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
38/100Poor
01 · Scores

One score per sport, per ability — physics, not vibes.

Kite Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Poor
38
/ 100
now · 18
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 89 · 06
NOW
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 38
now · 18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.5m
closing
Wind
3kt
cross-onshore
Tide (MSL)
0.2m
falling
Period
11s
Water
25°C
Swell
N 11°
Kite Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Okay
49
/ 100
18
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 85 · 06
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 49
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.5m
reforming
Wind
4kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
0.1m
falling
Period
9s
Water
25°C
Swell
N 356°
Kite Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Good
78
/ 100
18
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 90 · 15
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 78
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.6m
peeling
Wind
6kt
cross-onshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.2m
rising
Period
13s
Water
25°C
Swell
NW 322°
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03 · Location

In context.

A sheltered pebble cove at the foot of a volcanic cliff on Madeira's south-west coast, reached only by cable car or pre-booked boat. Clear, warm water suits snorkelling and diving off the pier, while the rocky reef produces left and right surf waves on west-northwest swells, most active in autumn and winter. Rocks are a hazard; low tide exposes too much reef for less experienced swimmers, so mid-to-high tide suits entry and exit. Unguarded.

Spec sheet
Coords
32.6549°N, 17.0231°W
Facing
SW
Nearest
Quinta Grande
Swell now
NE 49°
Wind now
SW 229°
Tide
Tracked
Updated
2026-06-16
Best for
  • Surf
  • Windsurf
  • Kite
  • Kite Foil
  • Wing
  • E-Foil
  • Paddleboarding
  • Swim
  • Kayak
  • Canoe

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04 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Is Praia da Fajã dos Padres good for surfing today?

Praia da Fajã dos Padres scores 48/100 today for surfing at intermediate level — Okay. Wind 4 kn SW · Waves 0.7 m, 9 s · Tide 0.4–-0.7 m. Best window around 02:00 UTC. Scores are updated hourly by 4Shor ShorSense™.

What is the wind like at Praia da Fajã dos Padres today?

Wind at Praia da Fajã dos Padres today: 4 kn SW (gusting 11 kn). Wind direction relative to the shore affects surfing conditions significantly — offshore winds produce cleaner, glassier surfaces while onshore winds add chop. These are daily averages; the 4Shor app shows hourly detail.

What are the wave conditions at Praia da Fajã dos Padres today?

Waves at Praia da Fajã dos Padres today: 0.7 m, 9 s period from NE, closing_out character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.

What time is best for surfing at Praia da Fajã dos Padres today?

The best window for surfing at Praia da Fajã dos Padres today is around 02:00 UTC, when conditions score 48/100 for intermediate level. Conditions can shift by the hour — the 4Shor app shows the full 24-hour score chart.

Is Praia da Fajã dos Padres suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Praia da Fajã dos Padres scores 76/100 today for surfing — Good. A score of 65–79 is Good for a beginner; 80+ is Excellent (90+ is Epic!); below 45 the session is usually not worth it. 4Shor scores every location across Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert levels.

What water sports can I do at Praia da Fajã dos Padres?

Praia da Fajã dos Padres is scored for Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing, Kite Foiling, Wing Foiling, E-Foiling, Paddleboarding, Swimming, Kayaking, Canoeing in the 4Shor forecast system. Conditions are rated Beginner through Expert for each sport, updated every hour, so you always know whether the session is worth the drive.

Where is Praia da Fajã dos Padres?

Praia da Fajã dos Padres is a coastal location near Quinta Grande in Portugal. It is one of more than 2,500 European water-sport locations scored daily by 4Shor.

How does 4Shor forecast conditions at Praia da Fajã dos Padres?

4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At Praia da Fajã dos Padres, conditions are scored hourly on a 0–100 scale for each sport and ability level. A score of 80+ means Excellent (90+ Epic!); 65–79 is Good; below 45 the session is usually not worth the drive.

Is 4Shor any good?

For sure it is! We have done extensive testing and refinement of the forecast models and conditions scores to provide results that you can have confidence in.

Is 4Shor for me?

If you surf, foil, paddleboard, swim or anything in between — and want to know exactly what the conditions will be like for you — then yes, 4Shor's for you. 🌊

Can 4Shor provide more accurate forecasts than my existing app?

Current forecast apps only provide swell, wind and tide data and in many cases expect you to do the analysis yourself. 4Shor goes the extra mile — we model how waves will break and build that into our forecasts to allow us to create conditions scores for your chosen water sport and skill level – something that no other app does.

What's the science behind 4Shor?

4Shor uses ShorSense™ — our coastal intelligence engine that combines satellite-derived bathymetry (fancy word for underwater mapping), advanced wave models with wind and tide data to generate precision, hyper-local forecasts.

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Absolutely. Whether you're chasing your first green wave or doing your first kitesurf body drag, 4Shor helps you choose the right place at the right time for your sport and ability. Think of it as a smart local who knows when it's mellow enough for learning and when it's time to sit on the sand and watch.

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