Alfonsita
Ribeira Afonso, São Tomé and Príncipe · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.7m
- Period
- 7.4s
- Wind
- 19 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Low
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Tide · today
Low · High in 6h135-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Africa/Sao_Tome local
Wednesday
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Days 6–10 for Alfonsita, scored for your board.
About Alfonsita
Alfonsita is a river_mouth break over mixed in Ribeira Afonso, São Tomé and Príncipe. It's at its best on swells from the NNE / NE / ENE with light offshore winds from the WSW / W / WNW. 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
- River_mouth
- Bottom
- Mixed
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW
- Best wind direction
- WSW, W, WNW, NW
Alfonsita surf FAQ
Is Alfonsita good for beginners?+
Alfonsita is a river_mouth 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 Alfonsita?+
Different days call for different boards. Alfonsita 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 Alfonsita?+
Look for from the NNE / NE / ENE with light offshore winds from the WSW / W / WNW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.