Rife (Ponta do Rife) surf forecast
Palha Verde · Sal · Cape Verde
West-coast reef between Ponta Preta and Murdeira with lefts and rights; mainly a wave-sailing and kite spot in big winter swell, reached by 4x4.
- Break
- reef break, lefts and rights; faces W
- Level
- intermediate
- Best swell
- NW, W, SW
- Best wind
- E, NE, SE (offshore)
- Best tide
- mid to high tide
- Season
- November-March
- Typical size
- 1-3.5 m
- Crowd
- low
- Hazards
- shallow reef at low tide; gusty wind; 4x4 access
More surf spots nearby: surf spots in Santa Maria.
Nearby spots
- Ponta Preta, Santa Maria
- Monte Leão, Murdeira
- Kite Beach (Costa da Fragata), Santa Maria
- Santa Maria, Santa Maria
- Ponta do Sino, Santa Maria
- Ponta Leme Velho, Santa Maria
Questions
Is Rife (Ponta do Rife) good for beginners?
It is best for intermediate surfers (shallow reef at low tide; gusty wind). Beginners nearby can try Kite Beach (Costa da Fragata), Santa Maria.
What swell, wind and tide work best at Rife (Ponta do Rife)?
NW, W, SW swell, E, NE, SE wind (offshore), at mid to high tide. Typical size 1-3.5 m.
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