Windsurfing in Sal
2 windsurfing spots in Sal, Cabo Verde. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for windsurfing.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for windsurfing in Sal: March, May. Then about 22 windy days a month and water around 23°C (shorty).
- Top picks: Sal – Kite Beach & Sal – Ponta Preta.
BestJan–Mar, May
Sal
Kite Beach · Cabo Verde
Intermediate and up · 23°C water in season, shorty · ✈ SID 15 km
BestJan–Mar, May
Ponta Preta
Sal · Cabo Verde
Advanced only · 23°C water in season, shorty · ✈ SID 15 km
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 Sal
| Month | Windy days | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 20 | 23°C | shorty | 26°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 21 | 23°C | shorty | 26°C |
| MarchMar | 22 | 22°C | shorty | 25°C |
| AprilApr | 18 | 23°C | shorty | 26°C |
| MayMay | 23 | 24°C | shorty | 27°C |
| JuneJun | 16 | 24°C | shorty | 28°C |
| JulyJul | 6 | 26°C | no wetsuit | 29°C |
| AugustAug | 4 | 27°C | no wetsuit | 30°C |
| SeptemberSep | 8 | 28°C | no wetsuit | 30°C |
| OctoberOct | 10 | 28°C | no wetsuit | 31°C |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 27°C | no wetsuit | 29°C |
| DecemberDec | 16 | 25°C | no wetsuit | 27°C |
Averages of the 2 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for windsurfing in Sal?
Best time for windsurfing in Sal: March, May. Then about 22 windy days a month and water around 23°C (shorty).
What wetsuit do I need in Sal?
It depends on the month: about 28°C water in October (no wetsuit) and about 22°C in March (shorty).
Is Sal good for beginners?
The spots here suit intermediate and advanced riders more than beginners.
Which airport is closest?
Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID), 15 km from Sal – Kite Beach.