GOOD 7.0
Santa Maria Beach
Sal, Cape Verde
Right now
· Swell NNW 1.4m 9sToo windySKIP TODAY
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.4–2.2m
Smooth, clean waves· 9s
Wind
Windy — choppy, harder to surf20kph
NW · gusts 27kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
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Tides
Today
▼04:57 AM0.6m
▲11:17 AM0.5m
▼05:21 PM0.5m
▲11:40 PM0.4m
Today's Tides · Monday, March 23, 2026
Now0.45m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
11:17 AM
0.51m
▲
High Tide
11:40 PM
0.42m
▼
Low Tide
04:57 AM
0.55m
▼
Low Tide
05:21 PM
0.52m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.1–2.2m face · Avg 9s
Primary swell NNW · 1.5m · 10s
Mon, Mar 23
1.4-2.2m
24h
9.6s
1.4-2.2m
03h
9.4s
1.4-2.1m
06h
9.2s
1.3-2.1m
09h
9s
1.3-2.0m
12h
9s
1.2-1.9m
15h
8.9s
1.2-1.9m
18h
8.7s
1.1-1.8m
21h
8.6s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Mon, Mar 23
14.2
↖
24h
NW
17.2
↖
03h
NW
20.4
↖
06h
NW
21.3
↖
09h
NNW
22.1
↖
12h
NNW
20.3
↖
15h
NNW
18.3
↖
18h
NNW
13.4
↑
21h
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Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Too windy⏰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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