EXCELLENT 10.0
Santa Maria Beach
Sal, Cape Verde
Right now
· Swell NNW 1.2m 11sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.4–2.1m
Nice long waves· 11s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water0kph
N
Best time to surf
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Tides
Today
▼02:52 AM0.5m
▲09:15 AM0.5m
▼03:11 PM0.5m
▲09:34 PM0.5m
Today's Tides · Saturday, April 18, 2026
Now0.45m↘ Falling
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High Tide
09:15 AM
0.50m
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High Tide
09:34 PM
0.49m
▼
Low Tide
02:52 AM
0.46m
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Low Tide
03:11 PM
0.48m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.1–2.2m face · Avg 10s
Primary swell NNW · 1.3m · 11s
Sun, Apr 19
1.4-2.2m
24h
11.4s
1.3-2.1m
03h
11.1s
1.3-2.0m
06h
10.7s
1.2-1.9m
09h
10.3s
1.2-1.8m
12h
10.1s
1.2-1.9m
15h
9.9s
1.2-1.9m
18h
9.1s
1.1-1.8m
21h
7.5s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Sun, Apr 19
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: 15:00 · 18:00
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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