Cabo Verde
Beach break · Piura - South · Beginner → Advanced
Cabo Verde surf today
Forecast for Friday 16 October
Intermediate : Slim pickings. Only if you're desperate. — Best window: 5h30–8h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
- Beginner —
- Intermediate 23
- Advanced 25
- Waves 1.8 m · 13 s period
- Wind S 23 km/h (gusts 46 km/h)
- Tides: ▲ 06:00 · ▲ 19:00
About this spot
An average beachbreak on the Piura/Lambayeque border, where Lobos de Tierra island can block the W swell window; more likely to pick up SW swell, but never bigger than head-high. Almost never anyone in the water.
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Cabo Verde in detail
Beginner → Advanced
Ideal for starting out or longboarding. Mellow waves, little current, surf school usually nearby.
Access & landmarks
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Safety
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
Frequently asked about Cabo Verde
What tide is best for surfing Cabo Verde?
At Cabo Verde, tide isn't a deciding factor: the spot stays surfable across most tide states. Focus on the swell and the wind instead.
Is Cabo Verde suitable for beginners?
Cabo Verde is rather accessible to beginners when the waves stay small and the wind is light. Still, check currents, tide and local guidelines before entering.
What wind is ideal for Cabo Verde?
The ideal wind at Cabo Verde comes broadly from North-East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
What surf spots are near Cabo Verde?
Around Cabo Verde, you can also check conditions at Punta Aguja, Pimentel, Yacila. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.