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Santa Maria

Santa Maria's main bay lineup, a playful Cape Verde beach scene that stays friendlier than the island's harder reef points while still hiding a left reef on the right pulse. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Santa Maria in Santa Maria, Sal.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationSanta Maria, Sal, CV
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The Wave

Low tide exposes the rocks quickly, so sloppy entries get punished; NNW wind is the clean window, and a proper SSW pulse is what lets the beach peaks and left reef section both work.

Check the live tide windows in the app to time your session perfectly.

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Lineup Guide

Low tide exposes the rocks quickly, so sloppy entries get punished; NNW wind is the clean window, and a proper SSW pulse is what lets the beach peaks and left reef section both work.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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