Ponta Preta
Santa Maria, Cape Verde · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.3m
- Period
- 11s
- Wind
- 21 km/h Cross
- Tide
- High
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Tide · today
High · Low in 5h355-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Atlantic/Cape_Verde local
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Days 6–10 for Ponta Preta, scored for your board.
About Ponta Preta
Ponta Preta is a point break over mixed in Santa Maria, Cape Verde. It's at its best on swells from the W / WNW / NW with light offshore winds from the ENE / E / ESE. 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
- Point
- Bottom
- Mixed
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- W, WNW, NW, NNW, N
- Best wind direction
- ENE, E, ESE, SE
Ponta Preta surf FAQ
Is Ponta Preta good for beginners?+
Ponta Preta is a point 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 Ponta Preta?+
Different days call for different boards. Ponta Preta 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 Ponta Preta?+
Look for from the W / WNW / NW with light offshore winds from the ENE / E / ESE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.