KiteGlobeSal / Shark Bay
Sal / Shark Bay 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, June, 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, June, November, December |
| Coordinates | 16.6143, -22.8976 |
About Sal / Shark Bay
Shark Bay can be choppy, but with sideshore wind nice and flat when wind picks up to 20+. Real waves are formed, nice and smooth. Flat to choppy inside reef area, 200 meters out reef with breaking swells. Can get large on reef, but rather rare. Little to no tide impact. Wind is sideonshore to waves. Tide about 2m difference. At low tide some rocks can be just under or outside the water surface. Ask locals where they are located at.
When is the best time to kitesurf at Sal / Shark Bay?
The best time to kite Sal / Shark Bay is January, February, March, April, May, June, November, December, when the NE wind is most reliable.
What are the wind and water conditions?
Sal / Shark Bay offers open ocean conditions with NE wind (Trade wind), launching from ocean.
How do I get to Sal / Shark Bay?
From airport to St Maria is 20min and from there you will need a car (off-road) to the spot. Some terrain must be crossed to the spot, driving from the airport you will see kites on the left approx 10 min drive from the village.
Hazards at Sal / Shark Bay
Rocks.
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Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.