
Surf Forecasts:
Curral Joul surf forecast from 3 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 3 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 11 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, NW swell with 1,510 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Curral Joul this week:
The surf forecast for Curral Joul over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 03) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Curral Joul in the next 16 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 07) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 3rd Nov) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 3rd Nov) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 11th Nov) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Curral Joul over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed night, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu night, min 25°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | N 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 9 | NNW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
754 | 589 | 444 | 422 | 229 | 218 | 79 | 56 | 56 | 133 | 184 | 230 | 197 | 222 | 177 | 113 | 101 | 59 | 131 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 3:02AM0.76m | 4:11PM0.59m | 4:24AM0.78m | 5:20PM0.65m | 5:28AM0.80m | 6:11PM0.72m | 6:20AM0.81m | 6:52PM0.78m | 7:04AM0.81m | 7:29PM0.82m | 7:43AM0.80m | 8:02PM0.85m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:44AM0.22m | 9:30PM0.29m | 10:56AM0.20m | 10:51PM0.26m | 11:48AM0.16m | 11:53PM0.20m | 12:29PM0.13m | 00:43AM0.15m | 1:04PM0.10m | 1:25AM0.10m | 1:37PM0.08m | 2:03AM0.06m | |||||||
— | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | N 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | N 8 | S 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 9 | NNW 12 |
754 | 589 | 444 | 422 | 229 | 218 | 79 | 50 | 69 | 133 | 184 | 230 | 197 | 222 | 177 | 113 | 101 | 59 | 131 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | N 10 | S 11 | NNW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | NNW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 |
45 | 44 | 49 | 39 | 99 | 55 | 116 | 71 | 56 | 68 | 41 | 37 | 21 | 21 | 35 | 32 | 17 | 16 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | SSE 8 | S 11 | S 15 | S 14 | S 11 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | N 9 | SSE 9 | NNE 12 | NNE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
9 | 13 | 41 | 38 | 57 | 20 | 50 | 56 | 24 | 11 | 14 | 8 | 14 | 23 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 5 | NE 2 | NE 4 | ENE 5 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 5 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 18 | 19 | 34 | 58 | 86 | 92 | 80 | 83 | 54 | 34 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1443 | 1426 | 1364 | 4 | 4 | 1443 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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Information about the Curral Joul Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Curral Joul provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Curral Joul can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Curral Joul 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 (Curral Joul) 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 Curral Joul 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.
Curral Joul is 17 km (11 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.










