Sal / Alibaba Lefts, Cape Verde
Sal / Alibaba Lefts, 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 N, NNE and NE .
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Sal / Alibaba Lefts, 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 N, NNE and 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
265km from spot
How to get there
How to get there
There is NO specific instructions or particular difficulties to access the spot.
Nearest Airports
Distance
265km from spot
Best Schools in Cape Verde
Riding Conditions in Sal / Alibaba Lefts, Cape Verde
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE and NE .
There is Trade wind at Sal / Alibaba Lefts, Cape Verde.
Wind usually blows from NE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Sal / Alibaba Lefts, Cape Verde are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N, NNE and NE .
There is Trade wind at Sal / Alibaba Lefts, Cape Verde.
Wind usually blows from NE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Sal / Alibaba Lefts, Cape Verde are January, February, March, April, May, June, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Sal / Alibaba Lefts, Cape Verde is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Sal / Alibaba Lefts, Cape Verde is a Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Small size.
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.
Need to know
Need to know
There is no beach users reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Rocks
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
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
Webcams around Sal / Alibaba Lefts, Cape Verde
Webcams around Sal / Alibaba Lefts, Cape Verde
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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More about Kitesurfing in Cape Verde
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Wind stats in Cape Verde...
| Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 83 |
| Feb | 87 |
| Mar | 86 |
| Apr | 88 |
| May | 92 |
| Jun | 82 |
| Jul | 56 |
| Aug | 50 |
| Sep | 58 |
| Oct | 68 |
| Nov | 72 |
| Dec | 74 |
% of Windy Days (more than 15kts)
Additional information
There are 7 kitesurf schools and 26 kitesurf spots in Cape Verde.
Best months: January February March April May December
Best months: January February March April May December
Accomodation around the spot
Sal / Alibaba Lefts, Cape Verde
