3 curated Kitesurfing spots in Cape Verde, each with its own note and source.
Boa Vista · Best time: Nov–Jun · Beginner
Praia de Chaves is the main spot, with side-shore wind, flat water close in for beginners and waves mostly from December to February. The season runs November to May at 15 to 30 knots, strongest in January to March. At Varandinha the wind blows side-offshore — drift 500 m downwind and you are in the open Atlantic.
Sources: IKSURFMAG
Maio · Best time: Nov–May · All levels
West-facing bay with a broad sandy beach, so the prevailing north to north-easterly arrives side-on. A large flat-water area sits in the middle of the bay, with waves breaking some 500 m out. Wind is strongest and steadiest from January to March, averaging just over 21 knots. Rocks sit at the southern end of the bay — keep clear.
Sources: Kiteloopers
Sal · Best time: Nov–Jun · All levels
Kite Beach just outside Santa Maria is the main venue: cross-onshore wind and a mix of flatter water and waves, workable for beginners and experienced riders alike. The windy season runs October to April. Ponta Preta is a wave spot for skilled riders, where the sets close out near the rocks.
Sources: IKSURFMAG, ION CLUB Sal