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Fontana ratings
Quality on a good day: 2.0
Consistency of surf: 2.0
Difficulty level: 3.0
Crowds: 4.0

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Fontana Surf Forecast / Cape-Verde – Sal / Cape Verde

2 – 7 Day Weather and Surf Issued (local time): 22 pm Sunday 03 Jun 2012

Fontana surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

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Largest waves (m) & direction (?) 0.9
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Key to wind character - offshore winds at Fontana blow from the ESE
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Today's Fontana sea temperature is 22.8 °C (Statistics for 03 Jun 1981-2005 - mean: 23.1 max: 24.1 min: 22.2 °C)

Days 0-3 Weather Summary: Mostly dry. Warm air temperatures (max 21°C on Sun night, min 20°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. Days 3-6 Weather Summary: Mostly dry. Warm air temperatures (max 21°C on Wed night, min 20°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.
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High °C 21 21 21 21 20 21 21 20 21 20 20 21 21 21 21 21 21 21
Low °C 21 21 21 20 20 21 20 20 21 20 20 21 20 20 21 21 21 21
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Sunrise - 5:56 - - 5:56 - - 5:58 - - 5:58 - - 5:58 - - 5:58 -
Sunset - - 19:02 - - 19:02 - - 19:02 - - 19:04 - - 19:04 - - 19:04
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The above surf forecast table for Fontana provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 2-7 days. A general guide to surfing at Fontana can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Fontana surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Fontana) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Fontana may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Fontana is 18 km (11 miles) from the city of Santa Maria. If you plan a holiday in Sal, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santa Maria. Santa Maria has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.