Ponta do Sino surfForecast / Sal / Cape Verde

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Ponta do Sino surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ponta do Sino sea temperature is
27.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta do Sino this week:

The surf forecast for Ponta do Sino over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ponta do Sino in the next 12 days are 0.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (-01) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5AM (Tue 16th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf 8AM (Tue 16th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 8PM (Thu 18th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta do Sino over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
2
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
2
0
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
S
0.6
N
0.5
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.6
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.8
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.5
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
Period(s) (?)141115141413131615141414131313121212121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)10601302061891551111301872061812621702191571631131191268477
Wind
(km/h)
20
N
15
N
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
NE
20
NE
20
E
10
ENE
20
NE
20
ENE
5
N
15
NNE
20
N
10
NW
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
NE
15
NNE
20
N
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
8:12AM
0.92
8:34PM
0.81
8:44AM
0.93
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
2:20PM
0.05
2:19AM
0.06
Mon
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Sunrise--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:20
Sunset6:34--6:32--6:31--6:30--6:30--6:29--6:29--
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cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252424242425262626262625252524252424252424
Feels °C (?)262524242526282928282927282724282626272525
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still offshore at Ponta do Sino (moderate winds from the N at Sal Island/Amilcar Cabral International Airport 15 km from Ponta do Sino). 0.3m 6s windswell from the S to make surfable waves.

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Information about the Ponta do Sino Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ponta do Sino provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ponta do Sino can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ponta do Sino 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 do Sino) 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 do Sino 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 do Sino 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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