Sandy Beach (São Vicente)
Calhau, Cape Verde · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.2m
- Period
- 6.5s
- Wind
- 24 km/h Cross
- Tide
- High
Get an alert when Sandy Beach (São Vicente) hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
High · Low in 5h285-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Atlantic/Cape_Verde local
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Days 6–10 for Sandy Beach (São Vicente), scored for your board.
About Sandy Beach (São Vicente)
Sandy Beach (São Vicente) is a point break over mixed in Calhau, Cape Verde. It's at its best on swells from the NNW / N / NNE with light offshore winds from the SSE / S / SSW. 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
- NNW, N, NNE, NE
- Best wind direction
- SSE, S, SSW, SW
Sandy Beach (São Vicente) surf FAQ
Is Sandy Beach (São Vicente) good for beginners?+
Sandy Beach (São Vicente) 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 Sandy Beach (São Vicente)?+
Different days call for different boards. Sandy Beach (São Vicente) 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 Sandy Beach (São Vicente)?+
Look for from the NNW / N / NNE with light offshore winds from the SSE / S / SSW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.