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Alibaba surfForecast / Sal / Cape Verde
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 pm Thursday 21 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
22.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Alibaba this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Alibaba in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 2AM (Fri 29th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 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 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue night, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thu 28 | |||||||||||||||
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 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNW 9 | SSW 15 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | SSW 15 | NNE 7 | SSW 16 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | |
294 | 366 | 352 | 387 | 334 | 459 | 273 | 212 | 186 | 183 | 98 | 179 | 196 | 174 | 167 | 172 | 191 | 203 | 261 | 327 | 383 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 00:29AM0.62m | 12:49PM0.85m | 1:38AM0.59m | 1:58PM0.81m | 2:55AM0.59m | 3:11PM0.77m | 4:08AM0.62m | 4:20PM0.75m | 5:10AM0.66m | 5:21PM0.73m | 6:01AM0.71m | 6:12PM0.72m | 6:43AM0.75m | 6:57PM0.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:00AM0.17m | 7:21PM0.16m | 7:03AM0.22m | 8:32PM0.20m | 8:16AM0.26m | 9:41PM0.22m | 9:36AM0.28m | 10:41PM0.21m | 10:50AM0.26m | 11:30PM0.19m | 11:50AM0.23m | 00:11AM0.17m | 12:39PM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — |
 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 6:59 | — | — | 7:00 |
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Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 11 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | SE 10 | NNE 7 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNE 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | N 7 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 |
 kJ | 68 | 48 | 222 | 299 | 251 | 23 | 273 | 127 | 125 | 183 | 88 | 96 | 75 | 145 | 167 | 167 | 124 | 157 | 125 | 135 | 130 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | NNW 10 | SE 9 | SSW 16 | NNW 9 | NE 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NNW 9 | NNW 14 | ENE 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 14 |
| kJ | 42 | 41 | 36 | 18 | 33 | 30 | 192 | 21 | 85 | 100 | 69 | 179 | 196 | 174 | 48 | 105 | 70 | 172 | 165 | 163 | 97 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | NNW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | SSW 12 | SE 9 | SSW 16 | SSE 9 | S 15 | NNW 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | NNW 10 | SSE 8 | NNW 9 | SSW 16 | NW 10 | SE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 29 | 40 | 17 | 8 | 25 | 14 | 22 | 53 | 31 | 119 | 98 | 18 | 18 | 81 | 24 | 32 | 191 | 33 | 20 | 49 | 54 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 8 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 294 | 366 | 352 | 387 | 334 | 459 | — | 212 | 186 | — | — | 151 | 168 | — | 132 | 172 | — | 203 | 261 | 327 | 383 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 624 | 1413 | 1414 | 1414 | 3 | 1413 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 208 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 3 | 208 |
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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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