São Pedro
São Pedro is a beach break on São Vicente Island, home to Cape Verde's cultural capital Mindelo. The wave offers fun peaks for all levels, with the dramatic mountainous backdrop of the island adding visual interest. The beach is popular with locals and visitors alike.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Direction range
- 280° - 350°
- Size range
- 1m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 60° - 130°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 2m
Water temp
23°C
Wetsuit
Springsuit / 2mm
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Popular spot on São Vicente.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is São Pedro?
São Pedro is a beach break in São Vicente, Cape Verde, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at São Pedro?
São Pedro picks up swell from the W round to the N, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the NW. 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 São Pedro?
An E wind is dead offshore at São Pedro, and anything from the ENE round to the SE 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 São Pedro?
São Pedro is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.3m to 2m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf São Pedro?
The most reliable run of swell at São Pedro comes Oct to Mar. There's a second window in Apr and Sep too. Winter NW swells. Popular spot on São Vicente.
How cold is the water at São Pedro?
The water at São Pedro averages around 23°C, so you'll want a springsuit or 2mm. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is São Pedro good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (4/10) when it's on. Popular spot on São Vicente.
How do I get to São Pedro?
The nearest airport on our list is VXE, then it's roughly a 20-minute drive. Popular spot on São Vicente.
What other surf spots are near São Pedro?
The closest breaks we track are Tarrafal de Monte Trigo (46 km), handy when São Pedro isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Apr, Sep
Winter NW swells. Popular spot on São Vicente.