Ponta Preta
GOOD 7.5

Ponta Preta

Sal, Cape Verde

Right now
· Swell N 1.2m 8s
OK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.32.0m
Bumpy waves· 8s
Wind
Moderate wind, waves a bit bumpy16kph
NNE · gusts 23kph
Best time to surf
AI
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Tides
Today
02:43 AM0.6m
08:59 AM0.5m
02:50 PM0.6m
09:12 PM0.6m

Today's Tides · Thursday, April 2, 2026

Now0.45m↗ Rising
High Tide
08:59 AM
0.54m
High Tide
09:12 PM
0.60m
Low Tide
02:43 AM
0.57m
Low Tide
02:50 PM
0.56m

Next 4 Days

Wave Forecast (5 Days)

1.12.1m face · Avg 8s
Primary swell N · 1.2m · 8s
Thu, Apr 2
1.3-2.1m
24h
8.1s
1.3-2.0m
03h
7.8s
1.3-2.0m
06h
7.8s
1.2-1.9m
09h
7.8s
1.2-1.9m
12h
7.5s
1.2-1.9m
15h
7.1s
1.1-1.8m
18h
7.7s
1.1-1.8m
21h
9.1s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period

Wind Forecast (5 Days)

Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Thu, Apr 2
23.6
24h
NNE
15.5
03h
NNE
18.5
06h
NNE
22.4
09h
NNE
19.9
12h
NNE
16.6
15h
NNE
17
18h
N
19.1
21h
NNE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label

Recommendations by Level

CHALLENGING
Too big · Too windy
Best: Now (rising tide)
Not recommended for beginners due to strong currents, powerful waves, and challenging conditions. Look for mellower breaks nearby for learning.

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