Sal Rei kitesurfing spot in Cape Verde
Sal Rei kitesurfing spot in Cape Verde — photo 2

🏄 Sal Rei

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About Sal Rei

Sal Rei in Cape Verde offers a protected bay environment ideal for building foundational skills. The sheltered waters remain consistently flat, making it accessible for newer kiters while steady trade winds provide reliable conditions. Located on Boa Vista island, the spot benefits from Cape Verde's predictable wind season and warm waters year-round. The sandy bay launch is straightforward, and the calm conditions mean fewer variables to manage when learning basic technique and board control.

Amenities

Sandy beach launchSheltered watersWarm year-round

Highlights

  • Protected flat-water bay
  • Steady trade winds
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Sandy launch
Wind & conditions
  • Wind reliability7.4
  • Avg wind (peak months)13–14 kt
  • Water temp22–28 °C
  • Best seasonFeb – May
Season Stats

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

MonthWind chanceAvg windAir °CWater °C
Jan59%12.7 kt22.723.4
Feb89%14.1 kt21.521.8
Mar63%13.1 kt21.422.9
Apr67%12.5 kt2223.9
May65%12.6 kt22.724.2
Jun51%11.8 kt23.625.1
Jul27%10.2 kt24.526.8
Aug15%9.6 kt26.127.8
Sep34%11.2 kt26.928
Oct27%10.8 kt26.628.4
Nov42%11.6 kt25.526.9
Dec45%11.8 kt23.925.6

Schools and shops nearby

ISLAND KITE SCHOOL kitesurfing school in cape verde

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Kite Beach Cabo Verde - Water Sports Center kitesurfing school in cape verde

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Kite Verde kitesurfing school in cape verde

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Santa Kite School kitesurfing school in cape verde

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Surf Hub Cabo Verde kitesurfing school in cape verde

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Community scores
Verified

7.5/10

  • 💨Wind reliability8.0
  • 💧Water conditions8.5
  • 🏖️Launch zone8.0
  • 🌅Scenery7.0
Location

Getting there

By car: Parking varies by spot — check local signs and kite school partners.

Shuttle: Many schools offer pickups from nearby towns.