
Surf Forecasts:
Santa Maria surf forecast from 24 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 30 Jun, 5AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, S swell with 219 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Santa Maria this week:
The surf forecast for Santa Maria over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Santa Maria in the next 16 days are 0.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 30) at 5AM. 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 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 28) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Wed 24th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Wed 24th Jun) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Tue 30th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santa Maria over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
158 | 101 | 87 | 85 | 63 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 36 | 36 | 77 | 81 | 76 | 103 | 102 | 85 | 84 | 71 | 69 | 47 | 123 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:28PM0.65m | 5:12AM0.68m | 5:31PM0.62m | 6:04AM0.70m | 6:26PM0.61m | 6:49AM0.72m | 7:14PM0.61m | 7:31AM0.75m | 7:56PM0.63m | 8:10AM0.78m | 8:33PM0.64m | 8:47AM0.81m | 9:09PM0.66m | 9:24AM0.84m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:29PM0.22m | 11:12AM0.25m | 11:21PM0.21m | 12:11PM0.22m | 00:10AM0.19m | 1:00PM0.18m | 00:55AM0.17m | 1:44PM0.14m | 1:36AM0.15m | 2:24PM0.12m | 2:15AM0.13m | 3:03PM0.11m | 2:52AM0.11m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | |
7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | 7:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | SSE 9 | S 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 | S 10 | S 13 | NNE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 |
59 | 55 | 87 | 54 | 63 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 36 | 36 | 23 | 81 | 76 | 103 | 49 | 85 | 177 | 65 | 45 | 43 | 123 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SE 8 | S 13 | SSW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | S 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | S 14 | S 10 | SSE 9 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | NNW 11 |
158 | 101 | 29 | 85 | 49 | 40 | 37 | 34 | 23 | 14 | 30 | 21 | 20 | 25 | 102 | 46 | 69 | 71 | 69 | 47 | 40 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | N 10 | N 10 | NNW 10 | NW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 9 | S 16 | S 9 | S 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | SSW 14 |
63 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 44 | 47 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 77 | 27 | 24 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 84 | 17 | 29 | 26 | 41 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
— | 43 | 56 | 77 | 85 | 121 | 125 | 192 | 172 | 203 | 263 | 249 | 263 | 263 | 208 | 203 | 124 | 167 | 167 | 204 | 207 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 197 | 197 | 1397 | 1 | 1423 | 1 | 197 | 197 | 197 | 197 | 1 | 199 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 197 | 1 | 1 |
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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 16 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.










