GOOD 7.0
Santa Maria Beach
Sal, Cape Verde
Right now
· Swell NNW 1.9m 10sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Overhead1.9–2.9m
Smooth, clean waves· 10s
Wind
Light breeze12kph
WNW
Best time to surf
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18:0021:0024:00
Tides
Today
▼03:48 AM0.6m
▲10:03 AM0.6m
▼03:59 PM0.6m
▲10:19 PM0.6m
Today's Tides · Saturday, March 21, 2026
Now0.57m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
10:03 AM
0.58m
▲
High Tide
10:19 PM
0.62m
▼
Low Tide
03:48 AM
0.62m
▼
Low Tide
03:59 PM
0.61m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.7–2.9m face · Avg 10s
Primary swell NNW · 1.9m · 10s
Sat, Mar 21
1.8-2.9m
24h
10.3s
1.9-2.9m
03h
10.3s
1.9-2.9m
06h
10.3s
1.9-2.9m
09h
10.7s
1.8-2.8m
12h
10.2s
1.8-2.8m
15h
10.4s
1.8-2.7m
18h
10.3s
1.7-2.7m
21h
10.1s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Cross-shore (estimate) · mixed
Sat, Mar 21
8.8
←
24h
W
11.6
↖
03h
WNW
11.5
↖
06h
NW
12.7
↖
09h
NW
14.3
↖
12h
NW
19.1
↖
15h
NW
16.9
↖
18h
NNW
14.3
↖
21h
NNW
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: After 03:59 PM
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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