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Santa Maria Surf Forecast
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Santa Maria surfForecast / Sal / Cape Verde
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 4 pm Wednesday 20 Aug 2025 -01
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Santa Maria this week:
The surf forecast for Santa Maria over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 20) at 11PM. 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 Santa Maria in the next 12 days are 0.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 21) at 2PM. 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 18s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 26) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Wed 20th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Wed 20th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Thu 21st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santa Maria over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 183 | 306 | 250 | 284 | 269 | 243 | 225 | 168 | 136 | 169 | 167 | 126 | 122 | 121 | 206 | 155 | 114 | 82 | 79 | 47 | 85 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 6:55PM 0.62 | 7:08AM 0.84 | 7:43PM 0.67 | 7:55AM 0.90 | 8:24PM 0.73 | 8:35AM 0.95 | 8:59PM 0.77 | 9:11AM 0.97 | 9:31PM 0.79 | 9:44AM 0.96 | 10:02PM 0.81 | 10:14AM 0.92 | 10:31PM 0.80 | 10:44AM 0.86 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:24AM 0.19 | 1:31PM 0.11 | 1:16AM 0.14 | 2:13PM 0.07 | 1:59AM 0.09 | 2:49PM 0.04 | 2:39AM 0.06 | 3:22PM 0.03 | 3:15AM 0.05 | 3:53PM 0.04 | 3:51AM 0.05 | 4:23PM 0.05 | 4:26AM 0.07 | ||||||||||
Wed 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | ||
| Sunset | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:51 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 41 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Sal
The wind is still cross-off at Santa Maria (light winds from the NNE at Sal Island/Amilcar Cabral International Airport 14 km from Santa Maria). 0.4m 7s swell from the SSW with a 0.3m 17s long period groundswell, also from the SSW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the Santa Maria Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Santa Maria provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Santa Maria can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Santa Maria 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 (Santa Maria) 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 Santa Maria 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.
Santa Maria is 2 km (1 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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