EXCELLENT 10.0
Santa Maria Beach
Sal, Cape Verde
Right now
· Swell NNW 1.3m 13sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Overhead1.5–2.3m
Nice long waves· 13s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water0kph
N
Best time to surf
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Tides
Today
▼02:18 AM0.4m
▲08:38 AM0.5m
▼02:31 PM0.4m
▲08:53 PM0.5m
Today's Tides · Friday, April 17, 2026
Now0.11m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
08:38 AM
0.47m
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High Tide
08:53 PM
0.51m
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Low Tide
02:18 AM
0.43m
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Low Tide
02:31 PM
0.44m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.2–2.4m face · Avg 12s
Primary swell NNW · 0.9m · 10s
Sat, Apr 18
1.1-1.8m
24h
10.1s
1.3-2.0m
03h
10.9s
1.4-2.1m
06h
13.2s
1.4-2.2m
09h
12.9s
1.5-2.3m
12h
12.6s
1.5-2.4m
15h
12.2s
1.5-2.3m
18h
11.8s
1.5-2.3m
21h
11.4s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Sat, Apr 18
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: After 02:31 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.
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