FAIR 5.0
Santa Maria Beach
Sal, Cape Verde
Right now
· Swell N 1.2m 8sToo windySKIP TODAY
Waves
Overhead1.8–2.7m
Bumpy waves· 8s
Wind
Very windy — rough conditions34kph
NNE · gusts 45kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
Tides
Today
▲03:33 AM0.0m
▼08:31 AM0.1m
▲03:58 PM0.2m
▼11:08 PM0.1m
Today's Tides · Saturday, April 11, 2026
Now0.03m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
03:33 AM
0.04m
▲
High Tide
03:58 PM
0.20m
▼
Low Tide
08:31 AM
0.08m
▼
Low Tide
11:08 PM
0.14m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.7–2.8m face · Avg 8s
Primary swell N · 1.2m · 8s
Sun, Apr 12
1.8-2.8m
24h
7.8s
1.8-2.8m
03h
8s
1.8-2.7m
06h
7.6s
1.8-2.7m
09h
7.5s
1.8-2.7m
12h
7.5s
1.7-2.7m
15h
7.5s
1.7-2.6m
18h
7.5s
1.7-2.6m
21h
7.5s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Sun, Apr 12
32.5
↗
24h
NE
32.6
↗
03h
NNE
33.8
↗
06h
NNE
34.8
↗
09h
NE
34.8
↗
12h
NE
32.6
↗
15h
NE
31.8
↗
18h
NE
31.5
↗
21h
NE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Too windy⏰Best: After 08:31 AM
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
No lessons available for this location.