Monte Leão surf forecast
Murdeira · Sal · Cape Verde
Right over reef in the lee of the Monte Leão (Sleeping Lion) headland, wrapping into Murdeira bay; sheltered and inconsistent, it needs a big north-west or moderate west-south-west swell.
- Break
- reef break, rights; faces SSE
- Level
- intermediate
- Best swell
- WSW, W, NW
- Best wind
- NE, NNE, E (offshore)
- Best tide
- mid tide
- Season
- November-March
- Typical size
- 0.6-2.4 m
- Crowd
- low
- Hazards
- volcanic reef; sea urchins
More surf spots nearby: surf spots in Palmeira.
Nearby spots
- Alibaba, Palmeira
- Fontona, Palmeira
- Palmeira, Palmeira
- Rife (Ponta do Rife), Palha Verde
- Ponta Preta, Santa Maria
- Kite Beach (Costa da Fragata), Santa Maria
Questions
Is Monte Leão good for beginners?
It is best for intermediate surfers (volcanic reef; sea urchins). Beginners nearby can try Kite Beach (Costa da Fragata), Santa Maria.
What swell, wind and tide work best at Monte Leão?
WSW, W, NW swell, NE, NNE, E wind (offshore), at mid tide. Typical size 0.6-2.4 m.
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