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 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 17° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 48%.

The winds will be side shore and strong at 32kmh from the North-Northeast. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler.

Praia de Santa Maria faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 06:40 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 75% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

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

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 49%.

PRAIA DE SANTA MARIA - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 10th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 20° 20° 20° 21° 20°
45% 45% 44% 95% 47% 21% 75% 12%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Wed 11th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 20° 20° 20° 20° 20°
88% 11% 9% 5% 8% 61% 60% 79%
0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Thu 12th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 19° 19° 20° 20° 20° 20°
88% 100% 94% 93% 99% 89% 94% 64%
0.2mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Fri 13th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 20° 20° 20° 20° 20°
70% 63% 79% 71% 73% 75% 57% 32%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sat 14th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 20° 20° 20° 20° 20°
55% 40% 43% 69% 69% 35% 49% 62%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sun 15th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 20° 20° 20° 20° 20° 20°
67% 68% 60% 50% 25% 36% 42% 29%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Mon 16th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 21° 21° 21° 21° 21° 21°
39% 48% 60% 66% 25% 34% 51% 46%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
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Tue 10th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
32
kmh
31
kmh
30
kmh
32
kmh
31
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.3m
1.2m
11.1s 11.0s 10.9s 13.3s 12.5s 12.7s 12.4s 12.9s
Wed 11th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
31
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.4m
1.4m
1.1m
1.4m
1.2m
1.4m
13.4s 11.9s 12.0s 11.4s 11.2s 12.6s 12.6s 12.5s
Thu 12th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
33
kmh
31
kmh
29
kmh
31
kmh
28
kmh
30
kmh
30
kmh
28
kmh
1.2m
1.5m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.4m
1.1m
1.1m
12.2s 12.0s 11.7s 11.6s 11.5s 11.4s 11.3s 11.4s
Fri 13th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28
kmh
30
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
33
kmh
33
kmh
31
kmh
31
kmh
1.1m
1.1m
1.2m
1.3m
1.1m
1.1m
0.9m
0.9m
11.7s 11.7s 11.7s 11.5s 11.2s 11.1s 10.5s 14.4s
Sat 14th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
30
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
31
kmh
28
kmh
28
kmh
26
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
14.2s 13.7s 13.6s 13.4s 13.1s 12.8s 12.6s 11.1s
Sun 15th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
22
kmh
21
kmh
19
kmh
16
kmh
14
kmh
22
kmh
25
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
8.2s 8.3s 8.6s 8.8s 9.3s 10.0s 9.8s 9.6s
Mon 16th March
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
17
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
9.5s 9.5s 9.4s 9.5s 9.4s 9.4s 9.3s 9.2s
Tue 10th March
12:03 AM 6:08 AM 12:18 PM 6:47 PM
1.05 0.56 1.09 0.59
Wed 11th March
12:35 AM 6:46 AM 12:59 PM 7:45 PM
0.97 0.62 1.03 0.65
Thu 12th March
1:21 AM 7:40 AM 2:10 PM 9:20 PM
0.90 0.68 0.99 0.70
Fri 13th March
3:15 AM 9:12 AM 4:38 PM 11:25 PM
0.86 0.71 0.99 0.69
Sat 14th March
5:53 AM 11:01 AM 6:03 PM
0.90 0.70 1.07
Sun 15th March
12:31 AM 6:45 AM 12:09 PM 6:49 PM
0.63 0.97 0.65 1.16
Mon 16th March
1:12 AM 7:21 AM 12:56 PM 7:25 PM
0.57 1.05 0.58 1.24
Tue 10th March
20°
0.0mm
31kmh NE
48%
Wed 11th March
20°
0.2mm
30kmh NNE
40%
Thu 12th March
20°
0.3mm
28kmh NNE
90%
Fri 13th March
20°
0.0mm
33kmh NNE
65%
Sat 14th March
20°
0.0mm
26kmh NNE
52%
Sun 15th March
20°
0.0mm
16kmh N
47%
Mon 16th March
21°
0.0mm
21kmh N
46%
Tue 17th March
20°
0.1mm
27kmh NNE
48%
Wed 18th March
20°
0.0mm
24kmh N
39%
Thu 19th March
20°
0.0mm
25kmh NNE
49%
Fri 20th March
21°
0.0mm
25kmh NE
43%
Sat 21st March
21°
0.2mm
23kmh SE
60%
Sun 22nd March
21°
0.1mm
16kmh N
55%
Mon 23rd March
21°
0.5mm
16kmh NNE
59%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 6 days of very light rain with an average of 0.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 53%.

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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