Sao Vicente / Baia das Gates, Cape Verde
Sao Vicente / Baia das Gates, Cape Verde is a Shallow, Flat and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.
Sao Vicente / Baia das Gates, Cape Verde is a Shallow, Flat and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
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
345km 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
345km from spot
Best Schools in Cape Verde
Riding Conditions in Sao Vicente / Baia das Gates, Cape Verde
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
There is Trade wind at Sao Vicente / Baia das Gates, Cape Verde.
Wind usually blows from NE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Sao Vicente / Baia das Gates, Cape Verde are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December .
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from NE .
There is Trade wind at Sao Vicente / Baia das Gates, Cape Verde.
Wind usually blows from NE on the spot.
The best moments to come to Sao Vicente / Baia das Gates, Cape Verde are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December .
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Sao Vicente / Baia das Gates, Cape Verde is a Shallow, Flat and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Kitesurfing conditions do not depend on Tide on this spot.
Sao Vicente / Baia das Gates, Cape Verde is a Shallow, Flat and Small waves spot.
The launching/landing area is reported to be of Medium size.
Need to know
Careful about the other beach users, especially in August .
When you are on water, be careful of Reefs and Stones .
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
Careful about the other beach users, especially in August .
When you are on water, be careful of Reefs and Stones .
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
Additional information
A parking is available at Sao Vicente / Baia das Gates, Cape Verde.
No rules, just maintain a clean, unpolluted beach.
Webcams around Sao Vicente / Baia das Gates, Cape Verde
Webcams around Sao Vicente / Baia das Gates, Cape Verde
Weather Forecast for the next 10days
9.5 knotsMindelo Marina 06:21:12 am, GMT-1 Model: gfs27_long, updated 10 minutes ago | 222 |
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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nightMore about Kitesurfing in Cape Verde
More about Cape Verde
Wind stats in Cape Verde...
Month | % of Windy Days (more than 15kts) |
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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
Sao Vicente / Baia das Gates, Cape Verde

