GOOD 7.5
Santa Maria Beach
Sal, Cape Verde
Right now
· Swell NNE 0.8m 8sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Chest high1.1–1.7m
Bumpy waves· 8s
Wind
Moderate wind, waves a bit bumpy16kph
NNE · gusts 23kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
12:0021:0024:00
Tides
Today
▼02:43 AM0.6m
▲08:59 AM0.5m
▼02:50 PM0.6m
▲09:12 PM0.6m
Today's Tides · Thursday, April 2, 2026
Now0.44m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
08:59 AM
0.54m
▲
High Tide
09:12 PM
0.60m
▼
Low Tide
02:43 AM
0.57m
▼
Low Tide
02:50 PM
0.56m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
0.9–1.7m face · Avg 8s
Primary swell NNE · 0.8m · 8s
Thu, Apr 2
1.1-1.7m
24h
8.4s
1.0-1.6m
03h
7.6s
1.0-1.6m
06h
7.5s
1.0-1.6m
09h
7.2s
1.0-1.6m
12h
7.3s
1.0-1.5m
15h
7.3s
0.9-1.5m
18h
7.9s
0.9-1.4m
21h
9.6s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Thu, Apr 2
23.6
↗
24h
NNE
15.5
↗
03h
NNE
18.5
↗
06h
NNE
22.4
↗
09h
NNE
19.9
↗
12h
NNE
16.6
↗
15h
NNE
17
↑
18h
N
19.1
↗
21h
NNE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
FAIR
Good size · 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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