Riding Conditions in Sal / Ponta Preta, Cape Verde
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
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.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE
.
There is
Trade wind
at Sal / Ponta Preta, Cape Verde.
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 stronger then 6 Beaufort, but therefore very steady like nowhere else in the world.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Sal / Ponta Preta, Cape Verde are
January, February, March, April, May, November and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
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.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE
.
There is
Trade wind
at Sal / Ponta Preta, Cape Verde.
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 stronger then 6 Beaufort, but therefore very steady like nowhere else in the world.
Wind
usually
blows
from NE
on the spot.
The
best moments to come
to Sal / Ponta Preta, Cape Verde are
January, February, March, April, May, November and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Sal / Ponta Preta, Cape Verde is a
Medium waves and Big waves spot.
Rocky beach, be careful. Further left of the breaking waves you can find a sandy beach.
Big waves. For very experienced riders only. Waves can get up to 6m. Biggest waves from January to March. Big beach break.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Sal / Ponta Preta, Cape Verde is a
Medium waves and Big waves spot.
Rocky beach, be careful. Further left of the breaking waves you can find a sandy beach.
Big waves. For very experienced riders only. Waves can get up to 6m. Biggest waves from January to March. Big beach break.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
Beach risk reported:
Rocks
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
A
parking
is available at Sal / Ponta Preta, Cape Verde.
Big waves and beach break make this a beach for very experienced riders only. Make sure you're safe, since medical staff and help is not common on the islands.
Webcams around Sal / Ponta Preta, Cape Verde
Webcams around Sal / Ponta Preta, Cape Verde
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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Additional information
There are 7 kitesurf schools and 26 kitesurf spots in Cape Verde.
Best months: January February March April May December
Best months: January February March April May December
