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Alibaba surfForecast / Sal / Cape Verde
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Monday 18 May 2026 -01Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alibaba surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Alibaba sea temperature is
22.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Alibaba this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Alibaba in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 19th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alibaba over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon night, min 19°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Mon 25 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNW 12 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | |
434 | 422 | 234 | 306 | 264 | 209 | 161 | 181 | 175 | 180 | 235 | 262 | 299 | 262 | 256 | 223 | 191 | 181 | 168 | 100 | 174 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 9:47PM0.78m | 10:01AM0.95m | 10:37PM0.72m | 10:52AM0.93m | 11:30PM0.67m | 11:47AM0.90m | 00:29AM0.62m | 12:49PM0.85m | 1:38AM0.59m | 1:58PM0.81m | 2:55AM0.59m | 3:11PM0.77m | 4:08AM0.62m | 4:20PM0.75m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:33AM0.04m | 4:23PM-0.02m | 4:18AM0.07m | 5:17PM0.03m | 5:06AM0.11m | 6:16PM0.10m | 6:00AM0.17m | 7:21PM0.16m | 7:03AM0.22m | 8:32PM0.20m | 8:16AM0.26m | 9:41PM0.22m | 9:36AM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — |
 | — | — | 6:55 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:57 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:59 |
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Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 |
17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSW 15 | N 8 | SSW 14 | NNW 12 | NNE 9 | NNW 14 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 12 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | N 7 | NNW 9 |
 kJ | 15 | 72 | 234 | 67 | 55 | 28 | 73 | 56 | 82 | 69 | 53 | 154 | 299 | 251 | 242 | 182 | 157 | 125 | 103 | 100 | 73 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSW 15 | NNW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 16 | SSW 13 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSW 16 | S 15 | NE 7 | SSW 15 |
| kJ | 34 | 15 | 71 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 51 | 33 | 47 | 42 | 41 | 73 | 35 | 33 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 85 | 119 | 61 | 174 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 11 | SSW 13 | NNW 14 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | NNW 9 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 49 | 40 | 35 | 15 | 13 | 25 | 33 | 41 | 29 | 29 | 34 | 17 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 61 | 53 | 32 | 20 | 73 | 19 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 434 | 422 | 151 | 306 | 264 | 209 | 161 | 181 | 175 | 180 | 235 | 262 | 222 | 262 | 256 | 223 | 191 | 181 | 168 | — | 173 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 208 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 210 | 3 | 3 | 624 | 1413 | 1414 | 1414 | 1414 | 623 | 210 | 1414 | 1424 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 3 | 17 |
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Information about the Alibaba Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Alibaba provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Alibaba can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Alibaba 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 (Alibaba) 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 Alibaba 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.
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