EXCELLENT 10.0
Santa Maria Beach
Sal, Cape Verde
Right now
· Swell NNW 1.7m 10sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Overhead1.6–2.5m
Smooth, clean waves· 10s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water0kph
N
Best time to surf
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Tides
Today
▼03:17 AM0.6m
▲09:30 AM0.6m
▼03:24 PM0.6m
▲09:43 PM0.7m
Today's Tides · Friday, March 20, 2026
Now0.03m↗ Rising
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High Tide
09:30 AM
0.57m
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High Tide
09:43 PM
0.66m
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Low Tide
03:17 AM
0.61m
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Low Tide
03:24 PM
0.59m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.5–2.8m face · Avg 10s
Primary swell NNW · 1.5m · 11s
Fri, Mar 20
1.5-2.3m
24h
10.8s
1.6-2.5m
03h
10.5s
1.7-2.6m
06h
10.2s
1.7-2.6m
09h
10.3s
1.7-2.6m
12h
10.5s
1.7-2.7m
15h
10.6s
1.8-2.8m
18h
10.4s
1.8-2.8m
21h
10.4s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Fri, Mar 20
0
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24h
N
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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
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: Now (rising tide)
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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