Ponta Leme Velho surf forecast
Santa Maria · Sal · Cape Verde
Small point wave off the headland 2 km east of Santa Maria, next to the windsurf and kite centres; modest, offshore conditions make it a common place to learn wave riding.
- Break
- point break, lefts; faces S
- Level
- beginner
- Best swell
- SW, S, SE
- Best wind
- NE, N, E (offshore)
- Best tide
- mid tide
- Season
- December-April
- Typical size
- 0.5-1.5 m
- Crowd
- medium
- Hazards
- rocks; windsurfers and kiters; crowded when the swell is up
More surf spots nearby: surf spots in Santa Maria.
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Questions
Is Ponta Leme Velho good for beginners?
Yes, on small days: it is a point break that suits beginners. Watch out for: rocks; windsurfers and kiters. Take a lesson or surf near the lifeguards if you are new.
What swell, wind and tide work best at Ponta Leme Velho?
SW, S, SE swell, NE, N, E wind (offshore), at mid tide. Typical size 0.5-1.5 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Ponta Leme Velho are in the Surf Spoting app.