EXCELLENT 10.0
Santa Maria Beach
Sal, Cape Verde
Right now
· Swell NNE 1.1m 9sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Overhead1.6–2.4m
Smooth, clean waves· 9s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water0kph
N
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
06:0009:0012:00
Tides
Today
▼12:41 AM0.3m
▲06:49 AM0.3m
▼12:31 PM0.2m
▲06:54 PM0.4m
Today's Tides · Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Now0.21m↗ Rising
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High Tide
06:49 AM
0.26m
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High Tide
06:54 PM
0.41m
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Low Tide
12:41 AM
0.26m
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Low Tide
12:31 PM
0.22m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.5–2.5m face · Avg 8s
Primary swell NNE · 1.2m · 6s
Tue, Apr 14
1.5-2.4m
24h
6.3s
1.6-2.4m
03h
6.9s
1.6-2.5m
06h
9.1s
1.6-2.5m
09h
10.2s
1.6-2.4m
12h
9.2s
1.5-2.4m
15h
9.4s
1.5-2.3m
18h
8s
1.5-2.3m
21h
7.5s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Tue, Apr 14
0
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24h
N
0
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03h
N
0
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06h
N
0
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09h
N
0
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12h
N
0
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15h
N
0
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18h
N
0
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21h
N
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰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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