Santa Maria
Sal Cape Verde · Cape Verde
Beach break by the piergood for beginnersboard rental nearby
Soft wave on south swell, schools by the pier. Best wind — N/NE (offshore).
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break by the pier |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners |
| Beach faces | south |
| Working swell | from southeast — southwest |
| Coordinates | 16.595, -22.904 |
FAQ
Is Santa Maria good for beginners?
Yes, Santa Maria works for beginners. Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Santa Maria today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#sal-cape-verde/santa-maria-sal. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Sal Cape Verde
- Ponta Preta — Right-hand reef point, advanced surfers
- Ponta Leme Velho — Reef peaks, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Ponta do Sino — surf spot, intermediates