Is Praia de Santa Maria good for swimming today?
Praia de Santa Maria has BeachFinder Score: 66/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: Praia de Santa Maria today
Praia de Santa Maria is a BeachFinder spot in CV, CV. Today, compare water temperature 28°C, wind 20 km/h · NE, uv 7.6, waves 0.8 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 66/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
28°C
Wind
20 km/h · NE
UV
7.6
Waves
0.8 m
Water quality
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Last updated: Nov 5, 06:30 PM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 66/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Nov 5, 06:30 PM
Water temp
28°C
Air temp
28°C
Feels like
31°C
UV index
7.6
Wind
20 km/h · NE
Gust 33 km/h
Waves
0.8 m
Current
0 km/h · NW
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
Praia de Santa Maria
Praia de Santa Maria is a named coastal option in Cape Verde, not an automatic “best beach” answer. Choose it only after comparing live water temperature, wind, wave exposure, currents, UV and official notices. BeachFinder pairs sourced background with a separate live view so readers can see which information may already have changed. For planning purposes, separate mapped facts from assumptions. The source dossier records sand at the shoreline. Entity metadata characterizes the location as “beach in Sal Island Cape Verde.” The recorded map position is 16.59142, -22.91466, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. For a second choice, the data identifies Ponta Preta at about 2.3 km; distance alone should not decide between them. Resolve the time-sensitive questions before treating the route as settled. Review when the live data was refreshed, then examine temperature, wind, waves, currents, UV and authority warnings. A database entry is not permission to enter the water; current closures and local safety directions remain decisive. Check whether everyone in the group can use the documented access. Surface, gradient and the last few metres often matter more than the map pin. Water-quality information deserves its own timestamp. Weather, waves and a clear-looking surface do not prove that an advisory has ended.
About this spot
Readers considering Praia de Santa Maria can move from place identity to action without hiding uncertainty. The record fixes the beach within Cape Verde, while nearby options and timestamped conditions make it possible to change plans for a clear reason. For a second choice, the data identifies Ponta Preta at about 2.3 km; distance alone should not decide between them.
Updated 7/4/2026
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What is the water temperature at Praia de Santa Maria today?
28°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is Praia de Santa Maria today?
20 km/h · NE. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at Praia de Santa Maria?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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