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Ervatao

Boa Vista, Cape Verde

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Ervatao is a left point on Boa Vista's windward east coast, catching wrapping NW swells that refract around the island. The wave offers long, workable walls in a remote setting, with sea turtles nesting on the beaches nearby. One of Cape Verde's hidden gems.

Ervatao surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today4

Poor

0.8mS@12s

13km/h

0.8m@12s

13km/h

Thu5

Poor

0.8mS@13s

17km/h

0.8m@13s

17km/h

Fri6

Poor

0.7mSSE@12s

24km/h

0.7m@12s

24km/h

Sat7

Poor

0.8mE@12s

27km/h

0.8m@12s

27km/h

Sun8

Poor

0.8mENE@11s

21km/h

0.8m@11s

21km/h

Mon9

Poor

0.6mSSE@14s

20km/h

0.6m@14s

20km/h

Tue10

Poor

1.0mNNW@14s

16km/h

1.0m@14s

16km/h

Wed11

Poor

0.7mNNW@12s

19km/h

0.7m@12s

19km/h

Thu12

Poor

0.6mSSE@11s

16km/h

0.6m@11s

16km/h

Fri13

Poor

0.6mN@12s

13km/h

0.6m@12s

13km/h

Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 9 km/h · PM 16 km/h · Tide at 9am (0.2m)

Swell

0.8m

S(171°)

Score: 3/25

Period

12s

Mid-period swell

Score: 14/25

Wind

13km/h

ENE(64°)

Score: 4/25

Weather

28°C

0.1mm32%

First light 5:59amSunrise 6:29amSunset 5:59pmLast light 6:29pm

Windswell

0.1m@2s

Secondary

0.3m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell0.8m @12s S outside window

Wind13 km/h ENE onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:59–8:00am · droppingStrike window: 11:40am–6:29pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.3–1.5m

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°C

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28°

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2m1.0

sec

12s

13s

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11s

14s

12s

11s

12s

swell

windkm/h

7g9

12g22

16g31

17g33

15g23

11g16

16g27

18g33

19g35

21g35

19g29

22g37

27g46

26g45

22g39

20g31

25g40

31g52

30g52

25g49

15g26

18g30

25g44

22g43

20g38

17g26

17g30

23g40

22g41

18g37

12g19

15g27

18g34

18g37

17g37

14g21

17g30

20g37

22g40

21g40

11g21

14g27

17g32

19g34

18g35

9g16

12g22

14g28

14g33

14g34

tidem

3:20am0.8m

9:47am0.2m

4:04pm0.7m

9:47pm0.2m

4:21am0.8m

10:37am0.1m

5:00pm0.8m

5:12am0.8m

11:18am0.1m

5:43pm0.8m

5:56am0.9m

11:54am0.1m

6:22pm0.9m

6:42am0.8m

12:30pm0.1m

6:57pm0.9m

1:02am0.0m

7:15am0.8m

1:05pm0.0m

7:30pm0.9m

1:40am0.0m

7:52am0.8m

1:40pm0.0m

8:03pm0.8m

2:13am0.0m

8:23am0.7m

2:13pm0.0m

8:42pm0.8m

2:54am0.0m

8:56am0.7m

2:43pm0.1m

9:15pm0.8m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

3:20 am

High · 0.84m

9:47 am

Low · 0.19m

4:04 pm

High · 0.71m

9:47 pm

Low · 0.22m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction0/25

Swell Size3/25

Swell Period14/25

Wind4/25

Raw Score21/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+3

💨 Gusty Wind-4

⚠️ Weak Component-10

🚫 Undersized Capmax 44

Adjusted Score10/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score10

🌊 Mostly in the tide window

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Location & Conditions

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Swell0.8m @12s S outside window

Wind13 km/h ENE onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Spot Details

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: N (350°)
Direction range: 315° - 30°
Size range: 1m - 2.5m
Ideal size: 1.7m - 2.1m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: W (270°)
Offshore range: 240° - 300°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid
Optimal range: 0.3m - 1.5m

Water temp

24°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

6/10

Crowd level

2/10

Access: Tasty wrapping left on windward east side.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Ervatao?

Ervatao is a point break in Boa Vista, Cape Verde, that mostly breaks left.

What swell works best at Ervatao?

Ervatao picks up swell from the NW round to the NNE, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the N. It starts working at around 1m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.7 to 2.1m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

What wind is offshore at Ervatao?

A W wind is dead offshore at Ervatao, and anything from the WSW round to the WNW keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 11am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at Ervatao?

Ervatao is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.3m to 1.5m on the local chart.

When is the best time of year to surf Ervatao?

The most reliable run of swell at Ervatao comes Oct to Mar. There's a second window in Apr and Sep too. Winter NW swells. Tasty wrapping left on windward east side.

How cold is the water at Ervatao?

The water at Ervatao averages around 24°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is Ervatao good for beginners?

It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 2/10). Tasty wrapping left on windward east side.