About This Spot
Sal / Albatroz (Ponta Leme Bedje), 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 experienced riders pushing their limits.
With NE winds, peaking from January to December, Sal / Albatroz (Ponta Leme Bedje), Cape Verde delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
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 the wind doesn't get stronger then 6 Beaufort, but therefore very steady like nowhere else in the world. Very gusty close in, on the Planet beach, takes a minute or two to get out, but once 50m off its constant winds.
When to Go
Sunny weather. Average temperatures: December to February: water 22°C, air 21°C. March to May: water 23°C, air 22°C. June to August: water 27°C, air 26°C. September to November: water 26°C, air 25°C. Winter, shorty or 3mm top is all that is needed.
What to Expect
Due to (side)offshore winds the water is really flat. Sometimes when the swell is more south, there is a point break really clean over a length of approx. 500m and not too high. If the swell is there, it's really a great place to learn wave riding without any danger. Stronger current in winter.
Wind & Conditions
NE
Best wind direction
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 the wind doesn't get stronger then 6 Beaufort, but therefore very steady like nowhere else in the world. Very gusty close in, on the Planet beach, takes a minute or two to get out, but once 50m off its constant winds.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Due to (side)offshore winds the water is really flat. Sometimes when the swell is more south, there is a point break really clean over a length of approx. 500m and not too high. If the swell is there, it's really a great place to learn wave riding without any danger. Stronger current in winter.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Bus or taxi from the airport to Santa Maria and get on the beach to the East of the bay.
Location
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