Alibaba surf forecast
Palmeira · Sal · Cape Verde
Walled-up right along a rocky point below the cliffs south of Palmeira; one of Sal's best-known waves for experienced surfers, working on north-west swell.
- Break
- reef break, rights; faces WSW
- Level
- advanced
- Best swell
- NW, NNW, N
- Best wind
- SE, E (offshore)
- Best tide
- mid tide
- Season
- December-March
- Typical size
- 1.2-3.5 m
- Crowd
- low
- Hazards
- shallow reef; rocky entry; sea urchins
More surf spots nearby: surf spots in Palmeira.
Nearby spots
- Fontona, Palmeira
- Monte Leão, Murdeira
- Palmeira, Palmeira
- Rife (Ponta do Rife), Palha Verde
- Ponta Preta, Santa Maria
- Kite Beach (Costa da Fragata), Santa Maria
Questions
Is Alibaba good for beginners?
It is best for advanced surfers (shallow reef; rocky entry). Beginners nearby can try Kite Beach (Costa da Fragata), Santa Maria.
What swell, wind and tide work best at Alibaba?
NW, NNW, N swell, SE, E wind (offshore), at mid tide. Typical size 1.2-3.5 m.
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