Continent |
Africa |
Country |
Cape Verde |
Next Big City |
Rabil |
Next Town |
Sal Rei |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
School, Shop, Repair, Rental, Rescue, Shower, Toilet |
Type: |
Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave |
Hazards: |
Reefs, Rocks |
Quality: |
Crystal clear |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Depending on the tide, the spot can be either almost flat or produce really clean waves. The wind is constant side-off so water surface is smooth. If you mess up, rescue service is available at 25-50 per rescue. Unless a swell is in - then you're on your own. Trade winds usually produce nice surf conditions January to April.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
Rocks, Shells, Other |
Beach Users: |
January |
At times, urchins can be washed up on shore but usually there are no worries. Pay attention to the rocks under the water (near the right side of the kiteschool).
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Spring:
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Shorts, Shorty |
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Summer:
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Shorts, Shorty |
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Fall:
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Shorts, Shorty |
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Winter:
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Shorts, Shorty |
It's nice weather all year. Don't forget your shorty because ocean's water is cold. Winter: 3.2 Wetsuit, summer: Lycra/shorts.
Best Months: |
January, February, March, April, November, December |
Wind Type: |
Trade |
Best Direction: |
NE |
Main Direction: |
N, NNE, NE |
Trade winds January to April. Kite sizes 9-11 sqm.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Short walk |
Rules |
None |