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Monte Leao surfForecast / Sal / Cape Verde

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 10 am Tuesday 17 Mar 2026 -01
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Monte Leao surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Monte Leao sea temperature is
21.5° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Monte Leao this week:

The surf forecast for Monte Leao over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Monte Leao in the next 16 days are 3.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) 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 3.0m 15s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 21) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (-01) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Wed 18th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 8AM (Fri 20th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 20th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Monte Leao over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
5
0
0
3
4
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
NNW
1
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.8
NNW
0.7
NNW
0.9
NNW
1.6
NNW
1.7
NNW
2.4
NNW
3
NNW
3
NNW
3
NNW
0.3
S
0.3
S
2.5
NNW
2.5
NNW
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.2
SSE
0.3
S
0.2
SSE
Period(s) (?)131312121218161414161516101013131213121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3503612631791455401208117121274204384244711717247021901113152212
Wind
(km/h)
25
NNE
30
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
N
15
N
15
NNW
10
NW
20
NW
10
WNW
15
WNW
15
NW
15
NW
20
NW
20
N
20
N
20
N
20
NNE
15
N
15
N
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffoffcross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:56PM
0.90
8:22AM
0.78
8:29PM
0.95
8:53AM
0.84
9:03PM
0.97
9:24AM
0.87
9:38PM
0.96
9:57AM
0.89
10:15PM
0.92
10:32AM
0.89
10:54PM
0.84
11:10AM
0.86
11:36PM
0.75
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:32PM
0.15
2:12AM
0.07
2:07PM
0.09
2:43AM
0.02
2:43PM
0.04
3:14AM
-0.01
3:20PM
0.00
3:46AM
-0.01
3:58PM
-0.01
4:19AM
0.00
4:39PM
-0.00
4:55AM
0.04
5:24PM
0.04
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise6:37--6:37--6:37--6:35--6:35--6:33--6:33--
Sunset-6:42--6:42--6:42--6:42--6:42--6:43--6:43-
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clear
clear
clear
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clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C191919191919202019192020202020202020192020
Feels °C (?)161515161616191818181919201919171818171919
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Information about the Monte Leao Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Monte Leao provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Monte Leao can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Monte Leao 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 (Monte Leao) 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 Monte Leao 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.

Monte Leao is 13 km (8 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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