K-Bay
Vale da Custa, Cape Verde · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.8m
- Period
- 10.5s
- Wind
- 15 km/h Offshore
- Tide
- High
Get an alert when K-Bay hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
High · Low in 4h515-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Atlantic/Cape_Verde local
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Days 6–10 for K-Bay, scored for your board.
About K-Bay
K-Bay is a reef break over mixed in Vale da Custa, Cape Verde. It's at its best on swells from the SE / SSE / S with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NW. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Reef
- Bottom
- Mixed
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW
- Best wind direction
- N, NNE, NW, NNW
K-Bay surf FAQ
Is K-Bay good for beginners?+
K-Bay is a reef break over mixed, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for K-Bay?+
Different days call for different boards. K-Bay handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for K-Bay?+
Look for from the SE / SSE / S with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.