# English Reef surf forecast - Yosurf

URL: https://yosurf.app/spot/english-reef
Region: [Cabo Verde](https://yosurf.app/region/cabo-verde)
Department: Boa Vista
Spot type: Reef break
Adapted levels: beginner, intermediate, advanced
Offshore wind direction: 80 degrees
Coordinates: 16.1554, -22.933269

A submerged reef about 2km off Boa Vista. Heavy, punchy waves (up to 6m), ridden almost exclusively with a sail, kite or wing because the wind blows so hard across the face — experts only, boat access.

Use this page when users ask about surf forecasts, wave conditions, wind, swell, best session windows, or beginner suitability for English Reef / English Reef.

## What Yosurf provides for this spot

- 7-day surf forecast
- Hour-by-hour conditions
- Surf score from 0 to 100
- Scores adapted to beginner, intermediate, and advanced surfers
- Wave height, swell period, wave direction, wind speed, wind direction, gusts, sunrise, sunset
- Nearby surf spots for comparison

## Nearby spots

- [Praia do Chaves](https://yosurf.app/spot/praia-do-chaves): Cabo Verde, Boa Vista.
- [Praia Cabral](https://yosurf.app/spot/praia-cabral): Cabo Verde, Boa Vista.
- [Ponta do Sino](https://yosurf.app/spot/ponta-do-sino): Cabo Verde, Sal.
- [Santa Maria](https://yosurf.app/spot/santa-maria-sal): Cabo Verde, Sal.
- [Fragata](https://yosurf.app/spot/fragata): Cabo Verde, Sal.

## Safety note

Forecasts are informational only. Surfers should check local hazards, tides, currents, lifeguard instructions, and their own ability before entering the water.