EXCELLENT 10.0
Santa Maria Beach
Sal, Cape Verde
Right now
· Swell NW 0.6m 9sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Chest high0.9–1.4m
Smooth, clean waves· 9s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water0kph
N
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
24:0003:0006:00
Tides
Today
No tide data for this day
Tide Forecast (5 Days)
Current:0.00m↗ rising
Tide extreme data temporarily unavailable
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
0.9–1.4m face · Avg 9s
Primary swell NW · 0.7m · 9s
Fri, May 1
0.9-1.3m
24h
9.4s
0.9-1.4m
03h
9.4s
0.9-1.4m
06h
9.4s
0.9-1.4m
09h
9.3s
0.9-1.4m
12h
9.2s
0.9-1.4m
15h
9.2s
0.9-1.4m
18h
9.2s
0.9-1.4m
21h
9.2s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Fri, May 1
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24h
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03h
N
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06h
N
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09h
N
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12h
N
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15h
N
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18h
N
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21h
N
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
GOOD
Good size · Good wind⏰Best: 24:00 · 03:00
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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