Praia Negra (Cocos Beach) surf forecast
Praia · Santiago · Cape Verde
Left over flat rock and sand below the Plateau in central Praia; an easy-going city wave that needs a south swell and gets busy at weekends.
- Break
- point break, lefts; faces N
- Level
- beginner
- Best swell
- S, SSW, SW
- Best wind
- N, NE (offshore)
- Best tide
- mid tide
- Season
- June-October
- Typical size
- 0.6-2 m
- Crowd
- medium
- Hazards
- rocks; sea urchins; pollution; buoys
Nearby spots
- Coragi, Praia
Questions
Is Praia Negra (Cocos Beach) good for beginners?
Yes, on small days: it is a point break that suits beginners. Watch out for: rocks; sea urchins. Take a lesson or surf near the lifeguards if you are new.
What swell, wind and tide work best at Praia Negra (Cocos Beach)?
S, SSW, SW swell, N, NE wind (offshore), at mid tide. Typical size 0.6-2 m.
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