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🏄 Santa Maria Beach

Name: Santa Maria Beach
Address: CV
Price range: $$

7.7

Open$$kite spotflat water

About Santa Maria Beach

Santa Maria Beach on Sal island, Cape Verde, is a beginner-friendly spot with a flat, shallow lagoon and consistent trade winds. The protected water and forgiving conditions make it ideal for learning and progression. Year-round wind reliability supports regular sessions, while the calm lagoon minimizes hazards for newer riders. Located near Cape Verde's main tourist hub, the spot offers practical access and local amenities. Water temperature remains warm throughout the year.

Amenities

Beach facilitiesNearby accommodations

Highlights

Flat shallow lagoon
Beginner-friendly
Consistent trade winds
Warm water

Wind forecast (6 days)

via OpenWeather

TUE9ktgust 8Light

WED7ktgust 7Light

THU8ktgust 9Light

FRI12ktgust 13Marginal

SAT14ktgust 15Marginal

SUN12ktgust 13Marginal

Live webcams

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35.2 km away

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36.4 km away

Wind & conditions

Wind reliability7.8
Avg wind (peak months)13–15 kt
Water temp22–28 °C
Best seasonJan – Jun

Season Stats

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

Month	Wind chance	Avg wind	Air °C	Water °C
Jan	68%	13.3 kt	22.3	23.2
Feb	89%	14.8 kt	21.1	21.8
Mar	67%	13.7 kt	20.9	22.4
Apr	71%	12.8 kt	21.6	23.3
May	75%	13.1 kt	22.3	23.8
Jun	66%	12.7 kt	23.2	25
Jul	30%	10.8 kt	24.2	26.4
Aug	25%	10.1 kt	25.8	27.7
Sep	50%	11.9 kt	26.6	27.9
Oct	45%	11.4 kt	26.3	28.4
Nov	44%	12 kt	25.1	26.7
Dec	54%	12.2 kt	23.4	25.1