FAIR 4.0
Santa Maria Beach
Sal, Cape Verde
Right now
· Swell NNE 0.7m 14sToo windySKIP TODAY
Waves
Overhead1.8–2.9m
Long powerful waves· 14s
Wind
Very windy — rough conditions39kph
NNE · gusts 52kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
Tides
Today
▼05:39 AM0.3m
▲12:14 PM0.3m
▼06:32 PM0.2m
Today's Tides · Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Now0.21m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
12:14 PM
0.26m
▼
Low Tide
05:39 AM
0.26m
▼
Low Tide
06:32 PM
0.22m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.6–3.3m face · Avg 11s
Primary swell NNE · 0.7m · 6s
Wed, Apr 8
1.6-2.5m
24h
6s
1.7-2.6m
03h
6s
1.8-2.7m
06h
7s
1.9-2.9m
09h
11.6s
2.0-3.1m
12h
14.9s
2.0-3.2m
15h
14.1s
2.1-3.3m
18h
13.6s
2.1-3.3m
21h
13.2s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Wed, Apr 8
35.6
↗
24h
NNE
35
↗
03h
NNE
35.3
↗
06h
NNE
37.7
↗
09h
NNE
38.8
↗
12h
NNE
37
↗
15h
NNE
36
↗
18h
NE
34.5
↗
21h
NNE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · 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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