EXCELLENT 10.0
Santa Maria Beach
Sal, Cape Verde
Right now
· Swell NNW 0.9m 11sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Chest high1.0–1.6m
Nice long waves· 11s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water0kph
N
Best time to surf
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24:0003:0006:00
Tides
Today
▲12:54 AM0.2m
▼06:15 AM0.3m
▲01:17 PM0.4m
▼07:33 PM0.3m
Today's Tides · Thursday, April 23, 2026
Now0.23m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
12:54 AM
0.19m
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High Tide
01:17 PM
0.37m
▼
Low Tide
06:15 AM
0.25m
▼
Low Tide
07:33 PM
0.27m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
0.9–2.0m face · Avg 10s
Primary swell NNW · 0.6m · 10s
Thu, Apr 23
0.9-1.3m
24h
10.1s
1.0-1.5m
03h
12.1s
1.1-1.7m
06h
11.1s
1.2-1.8m
09h
10.7s
1.2-1.9m
12h
10.3s
1.3-2.0m
15h
9.9s
1.3-2.0m
18h
9.8s
1.3-2.0m
21h
9.8s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Thu, Apr 23
0
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24h
N
0
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03h
N
0
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06h
N
0
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09h
N
0
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12h
N
0
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15h
N
0
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18h
N
0
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21h
N
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
EXCELLENT
Good size · long period · Good wind⏰Best: 24:00 · 03:00
Ideal conditions for beginners at low, mid tide. The sandy bottom and mellow waves create a safe learning environment. Morning sessions tend to be glassier with lighter winds.
Tide chart, wave forecast, and surf conditions for Santa Maria Beach. Check tide times, wave height, wind direction, and best surf windows.
Available Lessons at this Spot
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