Maio / Calheta Bay, Cape Verde kitesurfing spot

🌍Cape Verde·Africa

Maio / Calheta Bay, Cape Verde

● Beginner◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊OceanWind sports destination

Wind

N–NNE

Best Season

Jan–Dec

Water

Flat · Small waves

About This Spot

Maio / Calheta Bay, Cape Verde is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Cape Verde.

Situated in Africa, the spot offers Flat and Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.

With N–NNE winds, peaking from January to December, Maio / Calheta Bay, Cape Verde delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

❤️

Why Riders Love It

Consistent N–NNE winds and Flat, Small waves, Medium waves water conditions make Maio / Calheta Bay, Cape Verde a perennial favourite.

📅

When to Go

Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November, December.

🌊

What to Expect

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

Wind & Conditions

NESW

N · NNE
Best wind direction

Best Months

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

FlatSmall wavesMedium waves

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

Big beachSand💧 Clean

Check Conditions

Live Wind Forecast at Maio / Calheta Bay, Cape Verde

Check real-time wind conditions before you head out.

Facilities & Access

🅿️Parking✓ Available
🚻Toilets
🍹Beach Bar / Food✓ Available
📚Lessons Available✓ Available
🏨Accommodation✓ Available
🛟Rescue Service
🪁Gear Rental✓ Available
🚿Showers

📍 Getting There

🚗No walk to the beach

Take a taxi or an Alugeur from Vila do Maio to Calheta.

Location

📍

Maio / Calheta Bay, Cape Verde

15.2243°N, -23.2164°E

View on interactive map

Travel Light

Travel Light to Maio / Calheta Bay, Cape Verde

Flying with gear? KiteDrop lets you rent premium kite gear at your destination so you can skip checked baggage fees.

Schools at Maio / Calheta Bay, Cape Verde

🪁

No schools listed yet

Are you a kite or wing school operating at Maio / Calheta Bay, Cape Verde?

Be the first school at this spot

Need help planning your trip?

Planning a luxury kite trip to Maio / Calheta Bay, Cape Verde?

Let Elite Concierge Global handle flights, villas, transfers, and the finer details around your sessions, so you can arrive ready to ride.

Premium travel partner

Explore concierge planning

Unlock Messaging

Message any school directly

Browse spots free, then upgrade to Premium ($9/mo) to message schools directly, get priority responses, and manage every reply inside your Unplug inbox.

Upgrade to Premium — $9/mo

Browse all spots free. Cancel anytime.