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Sal Island / East Coast, Cape Verde

Kite Beach Sal

Sal's main kite hub on the East Coast, featuring consistent trade winds, chop, and wind waves suitable for freeride and wave enthusiasts.

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About this spot
Kite Beach on Sal is the island's main hub for freeride and wave riding. Located on the East Coast, it benefits from consistent NE trade winds from November through April. The riding area consists of open ocean with wind waves, chop, and a shorebreak that varies in intensity. The beach is highly developed for kite tourism, featuring multiple schools, rentals, rescue services, and beach bars. While it is a top-flight destination for intermediate and advanced riders, beginners can also take lessons under close supervision. Riders should be aware of deep water and the potential for offshore drift in certain sections of the bay.
Wind direction
NE trade wind
Best for
FreerideWaveStrong windTravel

Last updated: July 2026

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NNEESESSWWNW
  • Ideal
  • Kiteable
  • Not suitable
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Kite Beach Sal is a kite spot in Cape Verde, suited to intermediate riders.

Best for

Intermediate ridersFreerideWaveStrong windTravel

Good to know

  • Hazards / local rules: deep water, shorebreak/waves, offshore drift depending section, strong trade wind, not a shallow beginner lagoon
Safety & rules
Safety notes

Hazards / local rules: deep water, shorebreak/waves, offshore drift depending section, strong trade wind, not a shallow beginner lagoon

Local rules

Best months window: Nov-Apr / late Oct-May. Facilities on site: schools, rentals, rescue by centers, beach bars/nearby town, accommodation in Santa Maria.

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  • The main kitesurfing season at Kite Beach Sal is usually around Nov-Apr / late Oct-May. Local conditions can still vary by week, so riders should check forecast, tide, wind direction and local station advice before planning a session.

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