Alibaba Surf Forecast

/ Sal (12 surf breaks) /

Cape Verde (12 surf breaks)

Surf Forecasts:

Alibaba surfForecast / Sal / Cape Verde

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 -01

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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 26.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Alibaba this week:

The surf forecast for Alibaba over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Alibaba in the next 12 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 19) at 11PM.

Wave Type	Time (-01) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	2AM (Thu 18th Sep)	3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf	2AM (Thu 18th Sep)	3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful	11AM (Wed 24th Sep)	4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Alibaba over the next 12 days.

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12 Days Hourly

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.
	Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	1	1	2	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNW	NNW	NNW	N	N	N	N	NNE	N	NNE	N	NNE	N	N	N	N	N	N
Period(s) (?)	8	8	8	12	11	11	10	10	10	6	6	12	6	6	6	14	13	13	12	12	12
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	149	119	119	150	133	123	104	73	73	37	64	43	31	29	40	63	88	119	113	106	181
Wind (km/h)	ENE	ENE	E	ENE	E	N	N	N	NE	NNE	ENE	SE	NE	ENE	N	NNE	N	N	NNE	N	NNE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross- off	off	cross- on	cross- on	cross	cross- off	cross	cross- off	glass	cross- off	cross- off	glass	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross
High Tide / height (m)		5:57PM 0.57		6:08AM 0.77	6:51PM 0.64		7:00AM 0.84	7:32PM 0.70		7:41AM 0.89		8:06PM 0.76	8:16AM 0.92		8:37PM 0.80	8:47AM 0.92		9:05PM 0.83	9:16AM 0.90		9:32PM 0.84
Low Tide / height (m)	11:38AM 0.22		11:19PM 0.26	12:40PM 0.17		12:22AM 0.21	1:21PM 0.12		1:08AM 0.15	1:54PM 0.09		1:47AM 0.11		2:24PM 0.06	2:22AM 0.07		2:52PM 0.05	2:56AM 0.05		3:19PM 0.04	3:29AM 0.04

	Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23
Sunrise	6:20	-	-	6:20	-	-	6:20	-	-	6:20	-	-	6:20	-	-	6:20	-	-	6:20	-	-
Sunset	-	6:31	-	-	6:30	-	-	6:30	-	-	6:30	-	-	6:29	-	-	6:28	-	-	6:27	-

Rain (mm)	2	4	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	24	26	27	27	27	27	25	26	25	25	26	26	25	26	26	25	25	25	24	25	24
Feels °C (?)	25	29	29	30	31	32	27	27	26	28	29	29	28	30	30	28	27	26	26	26	24

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Sal

Wind Update The wind is still cross-off at Alibaba (moderate winds from the NE at Sal 5 km from Alibaba). 1.1m 8s swell from the NNE with a 0.4m 14s groundswell from the NNW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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 12 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.

Alibaba is 16 km (10 miles) from the city of Santa Maria. If you plan a holiday in Cape-Verde - 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.