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Ponta Preta, Sal

Sal · Cape Verde

Expert onlyReef breakModerate16.583, -22.917

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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

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Wave height & period

HeightPeriod

Wind

SpeedGusts
TimeRatingWavesSwellWindAir

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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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