Praia das Gatas Lagoon

📍 Boa Vista Island Rabil (BVC), Cape Verde · Kiteboarding spot

Praia das Gatas Lagoon is a kiteboarding spot near Boa Vista Island Rabil (BVC) in Cape Verde, with open ocean conditions and prevailing N, NE, S wind, best ridden in November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June.

Country	Cape Verde
Nearest town	Boa Vista Island Rabil (BVC)
Water type	Open ocean
Best wind direction	N, NE, S
Best months	November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June
Coordinates	16.1943, -22.7098

About Praia das Gatas Lagoon

Discover kitesurfing at Praia das Gatas Lagoon on Boa Vista, Cape Verde — a remote, flat-water paradise with steady trade winds, shallow water, and wild desert scenery. Perfect for intermediate riders seeking off-grid kite sessions from November to June.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Praia das Gatas Lagoon?

The best time to kite Praia das Gatas Lagoon is November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June, when the N, NE, S wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Praia das Gatas Lagoon offers open ocean conditions with N, NE, S wind.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Praia das Gatas Lagoon?

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.