Palmeira surf forecast
Palmeira · Sal · Cape Verde
Short, quick left over reef just south of Palmeira harbour on the west coast, worth the drive from Santa Maria when the south is flat.
- Break
- reef break, lefts; faces WNW
- Level
- intermediate
- Best swell
- NW, N, WNW
- Best wind
- E, ESE, SE (offshore)
- Best tide
- mid tide
- Season
- December-March
- Typical size
- 0.6-2.5 m
- Crowd
- low
- Hazards
- shallow reef; rocks; boats near the harbour
More surf spots nearby: surf spots in Palmeira.
Nearby spots
- Fontona, Palmeira
- Alibaba, Palmeira
- Monte Leão, Murdeira
- Rife (Ponta do Rife), Palha Verde
- Kite Beach (Costa da Fragata), Santa Maria
- Ponta Preta, Santa Maria
Questions
Is Palmeira good for beginners?
It is best for intermediate surfers (shallow reef; rocks). Beginners nearby can try Kite Beach (Costa da Fragata), Santa Maria.
What swell, wind and tide work best at Palmeira?
NW, N, WNW swell, E, ESE, SE wind (offshore), at mid tide. Typical size 0.6-2.5 m.
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