GOOD 7.5
Santa Maria Beach
Sal, Cape Verde
Right now
· Swell NNE 0.9m 8sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Chest high1.1–1.7m
Bumpy waves· 8s
Wind
Moderate wind, waves a bit bumpy17kph
N · gusts 23kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
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Tides
Today
▼01:41 AM0.5m
▲07:54 AM0.5m
▼01:41 PM0.5m
▲08:05 PM0.6m
Today's Tides · Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Now0.02m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
07:54 AM
0.47m
▲
High Tide
08:05 PM
0.64m
▼
Low Tide
01:41 AM
0.53m
▼
Low Tide
01:41 PM
0.50m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.0–1.7m face · Avg 7s
Primary swell NNE · 0.9m · 6s
Tue, Mar 31
1.1-1.7m
24h
6.3s
1.1-1.6m
03h
7.3s
1.0-1.6m
06h
7.7s
1.0-1.6m
09h
7.3s
1.0-1.6m
12h
7.2s
1.0-1.6m
15h
7.5s
1.0-1.6m
18h
7.7s
1.0-1.5m
21h
7.3s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Tue, Mar 31
16.9
↗
24h
NNE
17.2
↗
03h
NNE
16.8
↑
06h
N
18.7
↑
09h
N
17
↑
12h
N
15.9
↑
15h
N
13.8
↗
18h
NNE
17.3
↗
21h
NE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
FAIR
Good size · Too windy⏰Best: 18:00 · 24:00
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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