Praia de Chaves
Cabo Verde · Boa Vista
Praia de Chaves, located on the northwest coast of Boa Vista Island in Cape Verde, is a long sandy beach lined with dunes. It is a popular spot for its generous space and varied conditions suitable for all levels. Near the shore, the water is flat and ideal for beginners, while 300 meters from the shore, waves of 1.5 to 3 meters await advanced riders. At the end of the beach, a secret spot accessible by 4x4 offers stunning views of the ocean and more stable waves when the wind shifts to the north.
Historical averages by month — not a live forecast.
The main wind is northeast, side-shore perfect for the beach, with a steady strength of 16 to 28 knots from November to May. Near the beach, the water is flat and spacious for launching, take-off, and freestyle tricks, perfect for beginners and intermediates. About 300 meters from the shore, there is a powerful beach break with waves of 1.5 to 3 meters, ideal for advanced waveriding. Launching is done directly on the sandy beach, with no obstacles, and the navigation area is wide due to the length of the beach. For pros, a downwinder of 6 km from the nearby town is possible, but plan for a pick-up. Local school in Rabil for gear and lessons. When the swell rises from December to February, the waves get bigger, and sometimes you need to navigate further offshore.
Sources :spots4kite.com · kitejungle.com · ion-club.net · bobbywashere.com
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