Boa Vista Island, Cape Verde

Praia de Chaves

A long sandy beach in Boa Vista offering ocean chop, waves, and excellent downwind potential under reliable trade winds.

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Level
Intermediate
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About this spot
Praia de Chaves on Boa Vista offers a long, sandy beach with a mix of ocean chop and waves. Powered by consistent NE trade winds from October to May, it is an ideal location for freeriding, wave kiting, and long downwinders. The area is supported by nearby resorts and seasonal kite centers, making it a convenient travel destination. While it offers more space and a more relaxed vibe than Sal, riders should be prepared for shorebreak and the risk of offshore drift. It is best suited for intermediate to advanced kiters who enjoy open ocean conditions.
Wind direction
NE trade wind
Best for
FreerideWaveTravelDownwind
Conditions & season
Wind directions

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NNEESESSWWNW
  • Ideal
  • Kiteable
  • Not suitable
Best months
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Facilities
Food / Bar
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Praia de Chaves is a kite spot in Cape Verde, suited to intermediate riders.

Best for

Intermediate ridersFreerideWaveTravelDownwind

Good to know

  • Hazards / local rules: shorebreak, waves, strong trade wind, offshore drift risk in places, less infrastructure than Sal
Safety & rules
Safety notes

Hazards / local rules: shorebreak, waves, strong trade wind, offshore drift risk in places, less infrastructure than Sal

Local rules

Best months window: Nov-Apr / Oct-May. Facilities on site: resorts, schools/operators depending season, accommodation, restaurants in resort zones.

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  • The main kitesurfing season at Praia de Chaves / Boa Vista is usually around Nov-Apr / 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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