Palmeira Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Cape-Verde – Sal)
| Name: | Palmeira |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: WNW | Offshore Wind: ESE |
Palmeira in Sal is an exposed reef break that has inconsistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Ideal winds are from the east southeast. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the west northwest. A reef breaks left. Relatively few surfers here, even on good days. Rocks are a hazard.
Overall Palmeira Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Palmeira surf quality by season and Palmeira surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Palmeira |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Palmeira:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Fontana | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Alibaba | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Curral Joul | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Monte Leao | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Fragata | 11 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Palmeira: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 1543 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | West Atlantic Buoy | 2006 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 2216 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 2222 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 2275 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Palmeira: |
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| Closest tide station | Fernando de Noronha, Brazil | 1562 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Rocas, Atol das, Brazil | 1605 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Fortaleza, Brazil | 1767 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Natal, Brazil | 1767 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Rio Ceara (bar), Brazil | 1770 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Palmeira: |
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| Closest ski area | Oukaimeden (Morocco) | 1378 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Michlifen (Morocco) | 1601 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sierra Nevada (Spain) | 1847 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Serra da Estrela (Portugal) | 1879 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Sierra de Bejar-La Covatilla (Spain) | 1928 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Palmeira: |
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| Closest city location | Santa Maria (Cape Verde) | 11 mi |
| Second closest city location | Sal Rei (Cape Verde) | 39 mi |
| Third closest city location | Vila da Ribeira Brava (Cape Verde) | 88 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Vila do Maio (Cape Verde) | 112 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Tarrafal (Cape Verde) | 114 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Palmeira is Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) in Cape Verde Islands, 4 km (2 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Palmeira is Rabil (Boa Vista) Airport (BVC), also in Cape Verde Islands, 68 km (42 miles) away.
- Third is Preguica (Sao Nocolau Island) Airport (SNE) in Cape Verde Islands, 139 km (86 miles) away.
- Maio Airport (MMO) in Cape Verde Islands is 178 km (111 miles) away.
- Francisco Mendes Airport (RAI), also in Cape Verde Islands is the fifth nearest airport to Palmeira and is 210 km (130 miles) away.
