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Sal / Canuha

📍 Sal, Cape Verde · Kiteboarding spot

Sal / Canuha is a kiteboarding spot near Sal in Cape Verde, with open ocean conditions and prevailing NE wind, best ridden in January, February, March, April, May, November, December.

CountryCape Verde
Nearest townSal
Water typeOpen ocean
LaunchOcean
Best wind directionNE
Wind typeTrade
Best monthsJanuary, February, March, April, May, November, December
Coordinates16.6488, -22.9461

About Sal / Canuha

Nice waves up to 2.5m. Big beach break, for experts only.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Sal / Canuha?

The best time to kite Sal / Canuha is January, February, March, April, May, November, December, when the NE wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Sal / Canuha offers open ocean conditions with NE wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.

How do I get to Sal / Canuha?

From Santa Maria drive North and turn left when signs indicate the beach.

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Where can I take kite lessons near Sal / Canuha?

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.