Santa Maria Beach
Sal, Cape Verde
Right now
· Swell NNW 1.8m 11sToo windySKIP TODAY
Waves
Well overhead2.3–3.5m
Nice long waves· 11s
Wind
Very windy — rough conditions36kph
NNE · gusts 48kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
Tides
Today
▲12:37 AM0.1m
▼06:13 AM0.2m
▲01:03 PM0.2m
▼07:31 PM0.2m
Today's Tides · Thursday, April 9, 2026
Now0.18m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
12:37 AM
0.10m
▲
High Tide
01:03 PM
0.21m
▼
Low Tide
06:13 AM
0.20m
▼
Low Tide
07:31 PM
0.16m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
2.1–3.6m face · Avg 11s
Primary swell NNW · 1.5m · 13s
Thu, Apr 9
2.3-3.5m
24h
12.8s
2.3-3.5m
03h
12.1s
2.3-3.6m
06h
11.1s
2.3-3.6m
09h
10.9s
2.3-3.5m
12h
10.6s
2.3-3.5m
15h
10.5s
2.2-3.5m
18h
10.5s
2.1-3.3m
21h
9.8s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Thu, Apr 9
35
↗
24h
NNE
34.5
↗
03h
NNE
35.4
↗
06h
NNE
36.7
↗
09h
NNE
35.6
↗
12h
NNE
36
↗
15h
NNE
35.3
↗
18h
NNE
35.9
↗
21h
NNE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Too windy⏰Best: After 07:31 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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