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Alibaba surfForecast / Sal / Cape Verde

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Thursday 12 Feb 2026 -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
21.6° 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 (Feb 19) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Alibaba in the next 12 days are 2.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 14) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (-01) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 19th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 19th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 12th Feb)7ft (2.1m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
1
1
2
1
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
NW
2
NW
1.9
NW
1.6
NW
1.4
NW
2.1
NNE
2.3
NNE
0.8
NW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
0.5
NNW
2.1
NNE
1.8
NNE
1.7
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.2
NNE
1
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.9
NNE
Period(s) (?)1515141413881212111299109101111111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)19871765140799062359777117211410483755559551333351486328240125145
Wind
(km/h)
25
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
35
NE
30
NNE
35
NE
35
NE
30
NE
20
NE
20
NE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:27PM
0.59
6:15AM
0.51
6:35PM
0.66
7:08AM
0.57
7:20PM
0.73
7:46AM
0.63
7:57PM
0.81
8:19AM
0.69
8:29PM
0.89
8:50AM
0.74
9:01PM
0.94
9:21AM
0.78
9:32PM
0.97
9:53AM
0.81
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:56PM
0.29
11:44AM
0.28
12:56AM
0.24
12:41PM
0.24
1:38AM
0.18
1:24PM
0.18
2:13AM
0.13
2:00PM
0.14
2:45AM
0.09
2:34PM
0.10
3:16AM
0.05
3:07PM
0.07
3:47AM
0.03
Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise--6:58--6:58--6:58--6:56--6:56--6:56--6:56
Sunset6:31--6:32--6:32--6:34--6:34--6:34--6:35--
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191920201919191919191919191920202020212020
Feels °C (?)181819181816151416141417161817171918191818
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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.

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