About This Spot
Sal / Rife, Cape Verde is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Cape Verde.
Situated in Africa, the spot offers 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 / Rife, Cape Verde delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
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 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.
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
Nice waves up to 2.5m. There is a bay before, so the shore break is not so hard.
Wind & Conditions
NE
Best wind direction
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 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.
Best Months
Water Conditions
Nice waves up to 2.5m. There is a bay before, so the shore break is not so hard.
Check Conditions
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From Santa Maria drive north and follow signs to Rife.
Location
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