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🏄 Praia de Santa Maria

Name: Praia de Santa Maria
Address: CV
Price range: $$

7.3

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About Praia de Santa Maria

Praia de Santa Maria on Sal island, Cape Verde, is a coastal beach spot benefiting from the region's renowned trade winds. The location offers accessible launching from a sandy beach with Atlantic exposure. Cape Verde's consistent wind patterns support kitesurfing throughout the year, though swell and water conditions vary seasonally. The spot suits various skill levels depending on specific conditions. Local infrastructure continues developing to support visiting kiters.

Amenities

Beach accessLocal accommodations

Highlights

Trade wind consistency
Sandy beach
Atlantic location
Year-round potential

Wind forecast (6 days)

via OpenWeather

TUE8ktgust 7Light

WED7ktgust 7Light

THU7ktgust 7Light

FRI12ktgust 13Marginal

SAT14ktgust 14Marginal

SUN12ktgust 12Marginal

Live webcams

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Santa Maria: Pontao

1.0 km away

Santa Maria: Ponta Preta

1.9 km away

Palmeira: Kite Beach - Sal Cape Verde - Sal

4.1 km away

Wind & conditions

Wind reliability7.1
Avg wind (peak months)13–14 kt
Water temp22–29 °C
Best seasonJan – Mar

Season Stats

Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.

Month	Wind chance	Avg wind	Air °C	Water °C
Jan	65%	12.9 kt	22.5	23.1
Feb	88%	14.3 kt	21.3	21.9
Mar	60%	13 kt	21.2	22.7
Apr	59%	12.3 kt	21.9	23.7
May	54%	12.3 kt	22.6	24
Jun	44%	11.7 kt	23.5	25.1
Jul	19%	10 kt	24.5	26.7
Aug	11%	9.5 kt	26.1	27.7
Sep	33%	11.1 kt	26.9	28.1
Oct	28%	10.8 kt	26.6	28.6
Nov	42%	11.7 kt	25.4	26.9
Dec	45%	11.9 kt	23.7	25.5