Surf Lessons in Santa Maria Beach
Santa Maria Beach is a great place to learn how to surf. The waves here are great for beginners — mellow waves and sandy bottom, making it ideal for your first time or to improve your skills.
Today's Conditions
Full forecastChest to head-high
7s period
33 kph
NE
22°C
Mild — spring suit
5.0/10
Decent conditions
Surfing at Santa Maria Beach
We don't have instructors listed at Santa Maria Beach yet, but this spot is worth knowing about. The waves here are beginner-friendly — if you bring your own board or rent locally, it's a great place to practice.
Best tide
low, mid
Best wind
East, Northeast
Best swell
West, Northwest, Southwest
About surfing in Santa Maria Beach
Santa Maria Beach is a beach break located in Sal, Cape Verde. It's one of the friendliest spots in the area for people learning to surf — expect mellow, forgiving waves and a sandy bottom that's easy on your feet.
Santa Maria Beach is a beginner-friendly beach break located in Sal, Cape Verde. This welcoming spot offers gentle, forgiving waves ideal for first-time surfers and those building confidence on a board. Best on West and Northwest swells with East/Northeast offshore winds, it provides a safe and enjoyable learning environment with consistent, manageable waves.
You'll probably want a spring suit or thin wetsuit. Most lesson packages include a board and wetsuit rental.
Know before you go — Santa Maria Beach
Here's what you should know about surfing at Santa Maria Beach — conditions, timing, and practical stuff.
The waves
Santa Maria Beach is a beach break. The waves break gently over sand, which makes it forgiving when you fall. Perfect for first-timers.
Best conditions
- Tide: low, mid
- Wind: East, Northeast
- Swell: West, Northwest, Southwest
When to go
Santa Maria Beach has surfable waves most of the year. Check the forecast to pick the best day for your visit. Right now the water is mild at 22°C.
Ready to try Santa Maria Beach?
Whether you're a complete beginner or want to improve your technique, a local instructor makes all the difference.
Looking for surf lessons in Santa Maria Beach, Sal, Cape Verde? Surfer Worldwide helps you find local instructors who know this spot inside out. Sal is a popular surf destination with consistent waves and a welcoming surf community. Check live conditions, compare instructors, and discover what to do in the area.
¿Buscas clases de surf en Santa Maria Beach, Sal, Cape Verde? En Surfer Worldwide puedes encontrar instructores locales certificados que conocen este spot mejor que nadie. Sal es un destino popular para surfear con olas consistentes y una comunidad de surfistas acogedora. Consulta las condiciones en vivo, compara instructores y descubre qué hacer en la zona.