Beach Weather in Praia de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Cape Verde

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Beach Weather Today in Praia de Santa Maria

Today the maximum temperature will be 24° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 23° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 49%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 27kmh from the North-Northeast. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Praia de Santa Maria faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:58 PM. The skies should be fairly clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Praia de Santa Maria

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 24° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 23° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.

Today, Sunday will be dry with no rain showers. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 49%.

PRAIA DE SANTA MARIA - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 22° 23° 23° 24° 24° 24°
45% 51% 75% 35% 45% 42% 47% 57%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Mon 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 24° 24° 23° 23° 24° 24° 23°
78% 74% 42% 59% 61% 58% 61% 27%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Tue 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 23° 23° 23° 23° 24° 24°
44% 44% 0% 3% 2% 4% 4% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Wed 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 23° 23° 23° 24° 24° 24°
0% 0% 0% 0% 13% 20% 94% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
23°
Thu 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24° 23° 23° 23° 24° 24° 24° 23°
37% 100% 5% 67% 22% 33% 35% 36%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
23°
23°
23°
23°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Fri 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 23° 23° 23° 23° 23° 23°
27% 21% 32% 33% 40% 55% 67% 85%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
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25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
25°
Sat 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 23° 23° 23° 23° 23° 23°
94% 81% 78% 68% 54% 62% 49% 62%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
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Sun 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
23
kmh
22
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.2m
0.9m
12.6s 12.5s 12.5s 12.3s 14.7s 11.8s 16.4s 15.5s
Mon 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27
kmh
26
kmh
25
kmh
25
kmh
26
kmh
24
kmh
26
kmh
27
kmh
1.6m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
1.6m
1.2m
1.6m
1.5m
15.3s 14.5s 14.3s 13.8s 13.5s 13.4s 13.0s 12.9s
Tue 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
27
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
31
kmh
29
kmh
30
kmh
34
kmh
1.2m
1.3m
1.4m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
1.1m
13.0s 12.8s 19.6s 18.8s 18.0s 17.4s 16.7s 16.3s
Wed 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
34
kmh
34
kmh
34
kmh
35
kmh
33
kmh
31
kmh
29
kmh
31
kmh
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.7m
15.6s 15.3s 14.9s 14.5s 14.4s 14.4s 14.2s 13.7s
Thu 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
32
kmh
34
kmh
35
kmh
31
kmh
31
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
13.3s 13.2s 13.1s 12.9s 12.6s 12.3s 12.7s 14.1s
Fri 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
32
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
34
kmh
33
kmh
34
kmh
33
kmh
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.7m
13.9s 13.5s 13.3s 13.2s 13.2s 13.1s 13.0s 13.0s
Sat 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
32
kmh
34
kmh
37
kmh
35
kmh
36
kmh
43
kmh
40
kmh
0.7m
1.1m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
12.8s 12.5s 15.2s 20.8s 20.1s 19.4s 18.8s 18.1s
Sun 7th December
3:47 AM 10:04 AM 3:39 PM 10:19 PM
0.34 1.15 0.41 1.36
Mon 8th December
4:38 AM 10:53 AM 4:25 PM 11:09 PM
0.38 1.11 0.44 1.34
Tue 9th December
5:30 AM 11:42 AM 5:13 PM
0.43 1.07 0.49
Wed 10th December
12:00 AM 6:25 AM 12:36 PM 6:06 PM
1.29 0.49 1.04 0.55
Thu 11th December
12:55 AM 7:22 AM 1:37 PM 7:05 PM
1.24 0.55 1.01 0.60
Fri 12th December
1:55 AM 8:22 AM 2:46 PM 8:12 PM
1.17 0.59 1.00 0.64
Sat 13th December
3:02 AM 9:21 AM 3:57 PM 9:27 PM
1.12 0.61 1.02 0.66
Sun 7th December
24°
0.0mm
27kmh NE
49%
Mon 8th December
24°
0.0mm
25kmh ENE
57%
Tue 9th December
24°
0.0mm
31kmh NE
12%
Wed 10th December
24°
0.0mm
32kmh NE
28%
Thu 11th December
24°
0.0mm
31kmh NE
41%
Fri 12th December
23°
0.0mm
34kmh NE
45%
Sat 13th December
23°
0.0mm
35kmh NE
68%
Sun 14th December
23°
0.0mm
44kmh NE
61%
Mon 15th December
23°
0.0mm
44kmh ENE
40%
Tue 16th December
22°
0.0mm
44kmh NE
35%
Wed 17th December
23°
0.0mm
39kmh ENE
24%
Thu 18th December
23°
0.0mm
31kmh ENE
34%
Fri 19th December
23°
0.0mm
28kmh ENE
62%
Sat 20th December
23°
0.0mm
26kmh NE
73%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 23° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 24° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods. There will be no rainy days at all. Average cloud cover will be 45%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Praia de Santa Maria don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Praia de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Ilha do Sal, Cape Verde

Praia de Santa Maria is a beautiful beach located in the town of Santa Maria, on the island of Ilha do Sal in Cape Verde. This stunning destination offers visitors a chance to experience the beauty and relaxation of a beach holiday with pristine white sands, crystal-clear waters, and an abundance of beach activities and amenities.

Beach Type

The beach at Praia de Santa Maria is known for its powdery white sand, which stretches for several kilometers along the island's southern coastline. The sand is soft and inviting, making it perfect for sunbathing or strolling along the shoreline. The clear turquoise waters are calm and warm, providing excellent conditions for swimming and snorkeling. While there are no rocks or reefs directly on this beach, there are nearby locations where you can find these features for more interesting snorkeling and diving experiences.

Beach Activities

Praia de Santa Maria offers a wide range of beach activities that cater to all types of travelers. Some popular activities include:

  • Swimming: The calm waters make it ideal for swimming, with gentle waves perfect for families with children.
  • Kite surfing: With consistent trade winds, this beach is a popular destination for kite surfers of all skill levels.
  • Snorkeling and diving: Although there are no rocks or reefs directly on Praia de Santa Maria, nearby locations offer great opportunities to explore marine life.
  • Beach volleyball: The soft sand provides an excellent surface for playing beach volleyball with friends or other travelers.
  • Sunbathing: The vast stretch of white sand offers plenty of space to lay out your towel and soak up the sun.

Accommodations

There are several accommodation options available near Praia de Santa Maria. Some recommended options include:

  • Hotel Riu Palace Cabo Verde: This all-inclusive 5-star resort offers luxurious rooms, multiple pools, restaurants, bars, and direct access to the beach.
  • Meliá Llana Beach Resort & Spa: A 4-star hotel featuring modern rooms, a spa, fitness center, and beachfront location with sun loungers and umbrellas provided for guests.
  • Hilton Cabo Verde Sal Resort: Another 5-star option, this hotel offers elegant rooms, an on-site casino, spa, and direct beach access.

Areas to Stay In

When planning your holiday at Praia de Santa Maria, consider staying in the following areas:

  • Santa Maria Town Centre: This bustling area offers a variety of restaurants, bars, shops and nightlife options within walking distance of the beach.
  • Ponta Preta: Located west of Santa Maria Town Centre, this area offers more secluded accommodations with easy access to the beach.

Beach Amenities

Praia de Santa Maria offers several amenities to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable visit. These include:

  • Sun loungers and umbrellas available for rent
  • Lifeguards on duty during peak hours
  • Beach bars and restaurants nearby
  • Restrooms and showers
  • Water sports rental equipment available

Praia de Santa Maria is an ideal destination for a relaxing beach holiday. With its powdery white sand, crystal-clear waters, activities for all ages and interests, and a range of accommodations to suit every budget and preference, it's no wonder this beautiful Cape Verdean beach is such a popular choice for travelers from around the world.

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