Maio / Calheta Bay

📍 Vila do Maio, Cape Verde · Kiteboarding spot

Maio / Calheta Bay is a kiteboarding spot near Vila do Maio in Cape Verde, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November, December.

Country	Cape Verde
Nearest town	Vila do Maio
Water type	Open ocean
Launch	Ocean
Best wind direction	N
Wind type	Trade
Best months	January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November, December
Coordinates	15.2243, -23.2164

About Maio / Calheta Bay

Wonderful bay with a huge flatwater-area and perfect waves 500m outside the bay. Some rocks at the southern end of the bay.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Maio / Calheta Bay?

The best time to kite Maio / Calheta Bay is January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November, December, when the N wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Maio / Calheta Bay offers open ocean conditions with N wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Maio / Calheta Bay?

Take a taxi or an Alugeur from Vila do Maio to Calheta.

Hazards at Maio / Calheta Bay

Rocks, None.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Maio / Calheta Bay?

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.