
EXCELLENT 9.0
Santa Maria Beach
Sal, Cape Verde
Right now
· Swell N 1.0m 6sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.3–2.0m
Bumpy waves· 6s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water0kph
N
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
18:0024:0009:00
Tides
Today
No tide data for this day
Tide Forecast (5 Days)
Current:0.00m↗ rising
Tide extreme data temporarily unavailable
Monday, April 27, 2026
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.2–2.0m face · Avg 6s
Primary swell N · 0.9m · 6s
Tue, Apr 28
1.3-2.0m
24h
6.4s
1.3-2.0m
03h
5.8s
1.3-2.0m
06h
5.9s
1.2-1.9m
09h
6.4s
1.2-1.9m
12h
7.9s
1.2-1.9m
15h
7.5s
1.2-1.9m
18h
6.7s
1.2-1.8m
21h
5s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Tue, Apr 28
0
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24h
N
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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: 12:00 · 15:00
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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