FAIR 5.0
Santa Maria Beach
Sal, Cape Verde
Right now
· Swell N 0.5m 7sToo windySKIP TODAY
Waves
Chest high0.8–1.3m
Bumpy waves· 7s
Wind
Very windy — rough conditions26kph
N · gusts 34kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
24:00
Tides
Today
▼04:29 AM0.5m
▲10:50 AM0.4m
▼04:56 PM0.4m
▲10:57 PM0.3m
Today's Tides · Monday, April 6, 2026
Now0.44m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
10:50 AM
0.41m
▲
High Tide
10:57 PM
0.28m
▼
Low Tide
04:29 AM
0.46m
▼
Low Tide
04:56 PM
0.40m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
0.8–2.0m face · Avg 8s
Primary swell N · 0.5m · 7s
Mon, Apr 6
0.8-1.2m
24h
7.2s
0.8-1.3m
03h
7.1s
0.8-1.3m
06h
6.9s
0.9-1.4m
09h
7.7s
1.0-1.6m
12h
9.4s
1.2-1.8m
15h
8.8s
1.3-2.0m
18h
9s
1.3-2.0m
21h
9.3s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Mon, Apr 6
18.4
↗
24h
NNE
22.6
↑
03h
N
26.3
↑
06h
N
26.2
↑
09h
N
30.5
↗
12h
NNE
31.1
↗
15h
NE
30.3
↗
18h
NE
30.9
↗
21h
NE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
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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