KiteGlobeSal / Rife
📍 Sal, Cape Verde · Kiteboarding spot
Sal / Rife 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.
| Country | Cape Verde |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Sal |
| Water type | Open ocean |
| Launch | Ocean |
| Best wind direction | NE |
| Wind type | Trade |
| Best months | January, February, March, April, May, November, December |
| Coordinates | 16.6324, -22.9349 |
About Sal / Rife
Nice waves up to 2.5m. There is a bay before, so the shore break is not so hard.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Sal / Rife?
The best time to kite Sal / Rife is January, February, March, April, May, November, December, when the NE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Sal / Rife offers open ocean conditions with NE wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Sal / Rife?
From Santa Maria drive north and follow signs to Rife.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.