Ponta do Sino Surf Break

Lat Long: 16.59° N 22.93° W

Ponta do Sino Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 4 am 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ponta do Sino sea temperature is
27.4°C
0.6° 

Ponta do Sino surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Ponta do Sino surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, SSE swell with 169 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta do Sino this week:

The surf forecast for Ponta do Sino over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ponta do Sino in the next 16 days are 0.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (-01) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Thu 17th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 2PM (Thu 17th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Thu 24th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
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0
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1
1
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0
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1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
S
10
0.4
S
10
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
SSE
11
0.5
SSE
11
0.5
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.5
S
13
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
10
0.8
SSE
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
49
30
29
72
72
61
68
65
56
55
65
64
67
65
67
76
84
80
85
86
151
Wind (km/h)
10
N
20
NNE
15
N
25
NNE
25
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNE
15
NNE
20
NE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
NE
15
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
20
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
25
N
25
NNE
Wind State
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
11:46AM0.63m
00:06AM0.69m
12:23PM0.55m
00:55AM0.63m
1:23PM0.48m
2:25AM0.58m
3:47PM0.46m
4:30AM0.60m
5:32PM0.51m
5:42AM0.67m
6:22PM0.58m
6:27AM0.74m
6:58PM0.65m
Low Tide
5:48PM0.18m
6:34AM0.22m
6:28PM0.24m
7:38AM0.29m
7:28PM0.30m
9:21AM0.32m
9:10PM0.34m
11:10AM0.30m
10:50PM0.32m
12:10PM0.25m
11:52PM0.27m
12:48PM0.19m
00:35AM0.21m
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6:29
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Temp °C
26
26
26
25
25
25
25
25
25
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26
25
24
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26
26
Feels °C
30
28
28
25
25
25
23
23
24
24
26
24
24
25
26
27
26
27
27
27
28
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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 16 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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