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Ponta Preta Surf Forecast
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Ponta Preta surfForecast / Sal / Cape Verde
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 am Sunday 14 Sep 2025 -01
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta Preta this week:
The surf forecast for Ponta Preta over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 14) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ponta Preta in the next 12 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 14) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sun 14th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 11AM (Mon 15th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Wed 17th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta Preta over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 105 | 134 | 101 | 121 | 125 | 116 | 137 | 142 | 137 | 161 | 162 | 155 | 150 | 133 | 123 | 104 | 73 | 73 | 55 | 59 | 75 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:00PM 0.62 | 1:30AM 0.72 | 2:30PM 0.53 | 3:10AM 0.68 | 4:29PM 0.52 | 4:53AM 0.71 | 5:54PM 0.57 | 6:05AM 0.78 | 6:48PM 0.64 | 6:57AM 0.85 | 7:29PM 0.71 | 7:38AM 0.90 | 8:03PM 0.77 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:51PM 0.20 | 8:04AM 0.21 | 8:02PM 0.27 | 9:53AM 0.24 | 9:43PM 0.29 | 11:34AM 0.21 | 11:16PM 0.26 | 12:36PM 0.16 | 12:19AM 0.20 | 1:17PM 0.12 | 1:05AM 0.15 | 1:51PM 0.08 | 1:44AM 0.10 | ||||||||
Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:29 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 28 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Sal
The wind is still cross-off at Ponta Preta (moderate winds from the ENE at Sal Island/Amilcar Cabral International Airport 14 km from Ponta Preta). 1.2m 8s swell from the NNE with a 0.4m 11s groundswell from the N. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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 12 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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