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Wait for a proper northwest pulse and clean east-to-northeast trade wind; weak wrap does not do the wave justice.
Surf GuideSanta Maria, Sal
Ponta Preta
Ponta Preta is Cape Verde’s crown-jewel right, a world-class volcanic reef point on Sal that can run hundreds of meters and has hosted major windsurf and wave events when the Atlantic swell turns on. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Ponta Preta in Santa Maria, Sal.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationSanta Maria, Sal, CV
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The reef is shallow and powerful, with rocks, current, and wind-sport traffic nearby, so low-to-mid tide and enough water over the shelf are the safer first checks.
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