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Kitesurfing & Wingfoil Spots in Cape Verde

26 published launches, from trip-defining headliners to quiet local sessions. Use this country page to scan the full spot spread, shortlist the best picks, and jump into school discovery fast.

Spot count

26

spots in Cape Verde

Mapped launches

26

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Beginner-ready

10

spots tagged for progression

Country overview

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The launch network in Cape Verde spans 26 mapped spots and sits within Africa. Use the mini map to scan the spread, then jump into the best-documented launches below.

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Best spots

Top launches in Cape Verde

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Full directory

All spots in Cape Verde

26 linked spot guides live on this country page.

Cape Verde

Boa Vista / Buccaneers Beach, Cape Verde

KitesurfingBeginner

Trade winds January to April. Kite sizes 9-11 sqm.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Cape Verde

Boa Vista / Ervatao, Cape Verde

KitesurfingIntermediate

Wind is 4-6 Bft, trade winds, sometimes gusty. The season is November to April. The wind from the NE accelerates over the land and gives a gusty but kiteable...

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Cape Verde

Boa Vista / Ponta Antonia, Cape Verde

KitesurfingBeginner

The NE blows sideonshore here.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Cape Verde

Boa Vista / Shipwrecks, Cape Verde

KitesurfingIntermediate

The NE blows sideonshore here.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Cape Verde

Cabessa Salina, Sal

KitesurfingBeginner

The Northeast trade wind, always blowing: picks up around 11am, very steady, seldom gusty, constant winds from 18-24 knots. Best winds from November mid of J...

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Cape Verde

Hotel Iberostar, Cape Verde

KitesurfingBeginner

Best wind is between November to April.

Wind

N · NE · NW

Data depth

Fresh guide

Cape Verde

Maio / Calheta Bay, Cape Verde

KitesurfingBeginner

Wonderful bay with a huge flatwater-area and perfect waves 500m outside the bay. Some rocks at the southern end of the bay.

Wind

N

Data depth

Fresh guide

Cape Verde

Sal / Albatroz (Ponta Leme Bedje), Cape Verde

KitesurfingIntermediate

The wind here is sideoffshore, sometimes sideshore from left. Best winds from November to mid of June due to the NE trade winds. Steady 3-5 Beaufort. Usually...

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Cape Verde

Sal / Alibaba Lefts, Cape Verde

KitesurfingIntermediate

Sal / Alibaba Lefts, Cape Verde is a wind-sports spot in Cape Verde with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

N · NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Cape Verde

Sal / Alibaba Rights, Cape Verde

KitesurfingIntermediate

Sal / Alibaba Rights, Cape Verde is a wind-sports spot in Cape Verde with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Cape Verde

Sal / Canuha (Calheta Funda), Cape Verde

KitesurfingAdvanced

Main wind direction is sideoffshore. Best winds from November to mid of June due to the NE trade winds. Steady 3-5 Beaufort. Usually the wind doesn't get str...

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Cape Verde

Sal / Curral Joul, Cape Verde

KitesurfingAdvanced

No beach, just rocks.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Cape Verde

Sal / Fontona, Cape Verde

KitesurfingAdvanced

Sal / Fontona, Cape Verde is a wind-sports spot in Cape Verde with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Cape Verde

Sal / Funana, Cape Verde

KitesurfingBeginner

Main wind direction is sideoffshore. Best winds from November to mid of June due to the NE trade winds. Steady 3-5 Beaufort. Usually the wind doesn't get str...

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Cape Verde

Sal / Ponta Preta, Cape Verde

KitesurfingAdvanced

Main wind direction is sideoffshore. Best winds from November to mid of June due to the NE trade winds. Steady 3-5 Beaufort. Usually the wind doesn't get str...

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Cape Verde

Sal / Ponta Sino, Cape Verde

KitesurfingBeginner

Main wind direction is sideoffshore. Best winds from November to mid of June due to the NE trade winds. Steady 3-5 Beaufort. Usually the wind doesn't get str...

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Cape Verde

Sal / Rife, Cape Verde

KitesurfingAdvanced

Main wind direction is sideoffshore. On North winds not so easy to get back into the bay, better on NE winds. Best winds from November mid of June due to the...

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Cape Verde

Sal / Rifes da Parda, Cape Verde

KitesurfingIntermediate

Sal / Rifes da Parda, Cape Verde is a wind-sports spot in Cape Verde with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Cape Verde

Sal / Santa Maria, Cape Verde

KitesurfingIntermediate

Main wind direction is sideoffshore. Best winds from November to mid of June due to the NE trade winds. Steady 3-5 Beaufort. Usually the wind doesn't get str...

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Cape Verde

Sal / Shark Bay, Cape Verde

KitesurfingBeginner

The Northeast trade wind, always blowing: picks up around 11am, very steady, seldom gusty, constant winds from 18-24 knots. Best winds from November til miid...

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Cape Verde

Sao Vicente / Baia Norte, Cape Verde

KitesurfingIntermediate

Sao Vicente / Baia Norte, Cape Verde is a wind-sports spot in Cape Verde with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

N · NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Cape Verde

Sao Vicente / Baia das Gates, Cape Verde

KitesurfingBeginner

Sao Vicente / Baia das Gates, Cape Verde is a wind-sports spot in Cape Verde with its most reliable conditions around january - december.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Cape Verde

Sao Vicente / Salamansa, Cape Verde

KitesurfingBeginner

Nice big beach with spectacular view, no crowds.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Cape Verde

Sao Vicente / Sandy Beach, Cape Verde

KitesurfingAdvanced

Cross to cross-offshore.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Cape Verde

Sao Vicente / Sao Pedro, Cape Verde

KitesurfingIntermediate

The wind is offshore and because of a funnel effect, extra strong (add extra 5-10 knots, so if it's blowing 16 knots in Salamansa, it's going to be about 23 ...

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

Cape Verde

Sao Vicente / Topim, Cape Verde

KitesurfingAdvanced

Offshore winds.

Wind

NE

Data depth

Fresh guide

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