Ponta Preta surf break

Ponta Preta surfForecast / Sal / Cape Verde

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Ponta Preta surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ponta Preta sea temperature is
22.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta Preta this week:

The surf forecast for Ponta Preta over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ponta Preta in the next 16 days are 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (-01) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Wed 6th May)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 5PM (Wed 6th May)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful11AM (Sat 2nd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Preta over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 20°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
10
0.4
NNW
18
0.8
NNW
14
1.3
NNW
14
1.2
NNW
13
1.2
NNW
13
1.1
NNW
13
1
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
12
1.4
NNE
7
1.2
NNE
7
1
NNE
7
1.1
NNE
7
1
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
6
0.3
N
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
98
108
207
712
437
491
373
278
196
202
134
108
118
96
75
86
73
81
75
58
12
Wind (km/h)
25
NE
25
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
N
30
NNE
25
NNE
20
N
20
NNE
20
N
15
N
20
N
10
N
25
N
20
NNE
15
NNE
20
N
15
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:18AM0.84m
8:33PM0.79m
8:47AM0.85m
9:04PM0.76m
9:16AM0.85m
9:35PM0.72m
9:46AM0.83m
10:06PM0.68m
10:19AM0.80m
10:38PM0.64m
10:54AM0.77m
11:13PM0.60m
11:35AM0.73m
11:55PM0.56m
Low Tide
2:18PM0.07m
2:25AM0.06m
2:53PM0.05m
2:56AM0.06m
3:28PM0.04m
3:27AM0.08m
4:04PM0.06m
3:59AM0.10m
4:40PM0.10m
4:32AM0.14m
5:20PM0.16m
5:08AM0.18m
6:06PM0.22m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:07
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:03
6:03
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6:50
6:51
6:51
6:51
6:52
6:52
6:52
Temp °C
20
21
20
20
21
20
20
21
20
20
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
21
20
21
21
16
19
18
17
18
17
17
19
20
17
21
21
21
22
21
20
21
21
20
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.8
NW
11
1.3
NNW
14
1.2
NNW
13
1.2
NNW
13
1.1
NNW
13
1
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
12
0.8
NNW
11
1.2
NNE
7
1
NNE
7
0.8
SSE
10
1
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.7
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.5
SE
10
Energy kJ
98
98
137
712
437
491
373
278
196
140
134
108
125
96
75
90
67
65
45
36
46
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
13
0.6
NNW
12
0.8
NNW
14
0.3
SSE
11
0.6
NNW
15
0.4
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.5
N
10
0.8
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.4
SE
13
0.4
N
9
0.3
N
8
Energy kJ
68
99
207
25
172
39
36
34
64
88
121
121
49
121
90
31
30
17
43
24
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
10
0.4
NNW
18
0.5
N
16
0.2
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
11
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSE
13
0.6
NNW
11
0.6
NNW
10
0.3
NW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.5
NW
9
0.3
NNW
9
0.3
N
9
0.3
N
9
0.4
NW
8
0.4
SE
13
0.3
NW
7
Energy kJ
28
108
137
9
40
21
9
9
25
17
91
82
16
38
41
17
15
14
17
43
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
5
1.2
NE
6
1.4
NE
6
1.6
NE
6
1.7
NE
6
1.6
NE
7
1.7
NNE
7
1.6
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.4
NNE
7
1.1
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
6
Energy kJ
57
92
126
201
245
258
251
233
193
202
118
86
73
81
75
58
51
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
13
13
1424
1424
1424
198
614
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
198
1
0
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape-Verde - Sal
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Cape Verde
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
7
8
5
5
5
6
5
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Information about the Ponta Preta Surf forecast

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

Ponta Preta is 4 km (2 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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