FAIR 5.0
Santa Maria Beach
Sal, Cape Verde
Right now
· Swell NNE 1.0m 7sToo windySKIP TODAY
Waves
Overhead1.6–2.4m
Bumpy waves· 7s
Wind
Very windy — rough conditions35kph
NNE · gusts 46kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
Tides
Today
▲05:09 AM0.1m
▼10:32 AM0.1m
▲05:16 PM0.3m
Today's Tides · Sunday, April 12, 2026
Now0.09m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
05:09 AM
0.09m
▲
High Tide
05:16 PM
0.25m
▼
Low Tide
10:32 AM
0.09m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.6–2.7m face · Avg 7s
Primary swell NNE · 1.2m · 7s
Tue, Apr 14
1.6-2.5m
24h
6.9s
1.6-2.5m
03h
7s
1.6-2.5m
06h
7.3s
1.6-2.5m
09h
7.3s
1.7-2.7m
12h
7s
1.8-2.7m
15h
6.9s
1.8-2.7m
18h
7s
1.7-2.6m
21h
6.8s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Tue, Apr 14
31.4
↗
24h
NE
33.1
↗
03h
NNE
34.8
↗
06h
NNE
36.9
↗
09h
NE
38
↗
12h
NE
36.4
↗
15h
NE
32.2
↗
18h
NE
31.3
↗
21h
NE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Too windy⏰Best: After 10:32 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
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