GOOD 6.0
Santa Maria Beach
Sal, Cape Verde
Right now
· Swell NNE 0.6m 7sToo windySKIP TODAY
Waves
Chest high1.0–1.6m
Bumpy waves· 7s
Wind
Windy — choppy, harder to surf23kph
NNE · gusts 30kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
03:0006:0009:00
Tides
Today
▼12:16 AM0.4m
▲06:28 AM0.3m
▼12:13 PM0.3m
▲06:39 PM0.5m
Today's Tides · Sunday, March 29, 2026
Now0.18m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
06:28 AM
0.30m
▲
High Tide
06:39 PM
0.53m
▼
Low Tide
12:16 AM
0.40m
▼
Low Tide
12:13 PM
0.34m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.0–1.6m face · Avg 7s
Primary swell NNE · 0.7m · 6s
Sun, Mar 29
1.0-1.5m
24h
6s
1.0-1.6m
03h
5.9s
1.0-1.6m
06h
6.2s
1.0-1.6m
09h
7.4s
1.0-1.6m
12h
8s
1.0-1.6m
15h
7.3s
1.0-1.6m
18h
7.3s
1.0-1.6m
21h
7s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Sun, Mar 29
20.6
↗
24h
NNE
20.5
↗
03h
NNE
21.7
↗
06h
NNE
22.7
↗
09h
NNE
21.5
↗
12h
NNE
22.5
↗
15h
NNE
22.8
↗
18h
NNE
20.7
↗
21h
NNE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Good size · Too windy⏰Best: After 12:13 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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