Boa Vista / Shipwrecks, Cape Verde

Boa Vista / Shipwrecks, Cape Verde is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .

The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.

Boa Vista / Shipwrecks, Cape Verde is a Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Intermediate riders, but Expert will love it.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .

The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.

How to get there

There is NO specific instructions or particular difficulties to access the spot.

Nearest Airports

Distance

Praia (RAI)

200km from spot

How to get there

There is NO specific instructions or particular difficulties to access the spot.

Nearest Airports

Distance

Praia (RAI)

200km from spot

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#1: Wind Sports Center - Boa Vista

5/5 (3)

#2: Mitu And Djo Kite Surf School Cabo Verde

4.3/5 (139)

#3: Planet Allsports - Boavista

4.8/5 (97)

Riding Conditions in Boa Vista / Shipwrecks, Cape Verde

Riding Conditions

Wind and Weather Conditions

Sunny weather. Average temperatures: December to February: water 22°C, air 21°C. March to May: water 23°C, air 22°C. June to August: water 27°C, air 26°C. September to November: water 26°C, air 25°C. Winter, shorty or 3mm top is all that is needed.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .

There is Trade wind at Boa Vista / Shipwrecks, Cape Verde.

The NE blows sideonshore here.

Wind usually blows from NE on the spot.

The best moments to come to Boa Vista / Shipwrecks, Cape Verde are January, February, March, April, November and December .

Wind and Weather Conditions

Sunny weather. Average temperatures: December to February: water 22°C, air 21°C. March to May: water 23°C, air 22°C. June to August: water 27°C, air 26°C. September to November: water 26°C, air 25°C. Winter, shorty or 3mm top is all that is needed.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .

There is Trade wind at Boa Vista / Shipwrecks, Cape Verde.

The NE blows sideonshore here.

Wind usually blows from NE on the spot.

The best moments to come to Boa Vista / Shipwrecks, Cape Verde are January, February, March, April, November and December .

Beach and Tide Conditions

Boa Vista / Shipwrecks, Cape Verde is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.

The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.

Huge sandy beach to the north which has a shipwreck on it.

Loads of waves but also there are flat sections to be found if you look. One big difference is the wave power. The waves here are rock solid, especially the white water.

Beach and Tide Conditions

Boa Vista / Shipwrecks, Cape Verde is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.

The launching/landing area is reported to be of Big size.

Huge sandy beach to the north which has a shipwreck on it.

Loads of waves but also there are flat sections to be found if you look. One big difference is the wave power. The waves here are rock solid, especially the white water.

Need to know

There is no beach users reported here.

Beach risk reported: Other .

The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.

Need to know

There is no beach users reported here.

Beach risk reported: Other .

The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.

Best Schools in Cape Verde

#1: Wind Sports Center - Boa Vista

5/5 (3)

#2: Mitu And Djo Kite Surf School Cabo Verde

4.3/5 (139)

#3: Planet Allsports - Boavista

4.8/5 (97)

Webcams around Boa Vista / Shipwrecks, Cape Verde

Weather Forecast for the next 10days

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