Boa Vista / Buccaneers Beach

📍 Rabil, Cape Verde · Kiteboarding spot

Boa Vista / Buccaneers Beach is a kiteboarding spot near Rabil in Cape Verde, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, November, December.

Country	Cape Verde
Nearest town	Rabil
Water type	Open ocean
Launch	Ocean
Best wind direction	NE
Wind type	Trade
Best months	January, February, March, April, November, December
Coordinates	16.1607, -22.9091

About Boa Vista / Buccaneers Beach

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.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Boa Vista / Buccaneers Beach?

The best time to kite Boa Vista / Buccaneers Beach is January, February, March, April, November, December, when the NE wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Boa Vista / Buccaneers Beach offers open ocean conditions with NE wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.

Hazards at Boa Vista / Buccaneers Beach

Reefs, Rocks.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Boa Vista / Buccaneers Beach?

5 kite schools operate in Cape Verde. See kite schools in Cape Verde →

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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.