Best kitesurfing spots in Cabo Verde
The best kitesurfing spots in Cabo Verde over the whole year.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for kitesurfing in Cabo Verde: March, May. Then about 23 windy days a month and water around 23°C (shorty).
- Top picks: Boa Vista – Sal Rei, Sal – Kite Beach & Sal – Ponta Preta.
The best kitesurfing spots in Cabo Verde, ranked by windy days through the year, warm water and the number of good months, from years of weather data. Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Month by month in Cabo Verde
| Month | Windy days | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 21 | 23°C | shorty | 25°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 22 | 23°C | shorty | 25°C |
| MarchMar | 22 | 22°C | shorty | 25°C |
| AprilApr | 20 | 23°C | shorty | 26°C |
| MayMay | 23 | 24°C | shorty | 26°C |
| JuneJun | 17 | 24°C | shorty | 27°C |
| JulyJul | 6 | 26°C | no wetsuit | 28°C |
| AugustAug | 4 | 27°C | no wetsuit | 29°C |
| SeptemberSep | 7 | 28°C | no wetsuit | 30°C |
| OctoberOct | 10 | 28°C | no wetsuit | 30°C |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 27°C | no wetsuit | 29°C |
| DecemberDec | 17 | 25°C | no wetsuit | 27°C |
Averages of the 3 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for kitesurfing in Cabo Verde?
Best time for kitesurfing in Cabo Verde: March, May. Then about 23 windy days a month and water around 23°C (shorty).
What wetsuit do I need in Cabo Verde?
It depends on the month: about 28°C water in October (no wetsuit) and about 22°C in March (shorty).
Is Cabo Verde good for beginners?
The spots here suit intermediate and advanced riders more than beginners.
Which airport is closest?
Aristides Pereira International Airport (BVC), 4 km from Boa Vista – Sal Rei; Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID), 15 km from Sal – Kite Beach.