Ponta Preta, Sal
Sal · Cape Verde
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The Atlantic trade-wind left — long, down-the-line walls over a shallow reef that made Sal a world-title kite and wave-sailing arena, surfed at dawn before the wind arrives.
Today's surf at Ponta Preta, Sal
Updated 09:14 spot time
Ponta Preta, Sal surf report for Sunday 27 Sept: waves 1.5 m overhead, 1.0 m NNW swell at 9.95 s. Wind up to 23 km/h SSW. Water 27°C. Best surf window around 23:00 — fun (3/5) with 11 km/h WSW wind.
Snapshot from the Sunday 27 Sept build — the live hourly forecast below updates every hour.
10-day forecast
Local time · updates hourly
Wave height & period
Wind
| Time | Rating | Waves | Swell | Wind | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Know before you go
Best swell
NW–N
Best wind
NE–E (trades)
Ideal size
4–12 ft
Break type
Reef break
Best season
November–March
Crowd
Moderate
Safety: Expert-only water — heavy hold-downs, strong currents and serious consequences. Paddle out only at sizes you have real experience in, and never alone. Shallow reef or coral — know the tide stage and where the channel is before you paddle out.
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