GOOD 7.5
Santa Maria Beach
Sal, Cape Verde
Right now
· Swell N 0.5m 7sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Waist high0.7–1.1m
Bumpy waves· 7s
Wind
Moderate wind, waves a bit bumpy17kph
NNE · gusts 23kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
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Tides
Today
▼04:03 AM0.5m
▲10:22 AM0.5m
▼04:24 PM0.5m
▲10:31 PM0.4m
Today's Tides · Sunday, April 5, 2026
Now0.12m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
10:22 AM
0.47m
▲
High Tide
10:31 PM
0.36m
▼
Low Tide
04:03 AM
0.51m
▼
Low Tide
04:24 PM
0.47m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
0.7–1.3m face · Avg 8s
Primary swell N · 0.7m · 8s
Sun, Apr 5
0.9-1.3m
24h
7.6s
0.8-1.2m
03h
6.7s
0.8-1.2m
06h
6.3s
0.7-1.1m
09h
6.6s
0.8-1.2m
12h
7.3s
0.8-1.2m
15h
8s
0.8-1.2m
18h
9.4s
0.8-1.2m
21h
8.6s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Sun, Apr 5
17.7
↗
24h
NNE
17.3
↗
03h
NNE
19.2
↗
06h
NNE
18.6
↗
09h
NNE
18.3
↑
12h
N
19.4
↑
15h
N
22.6
↗
18h
NNE
22.8
↗
21h
NE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
FAIR
Good size · Too windy⏰Best: After 04:24 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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