# Praia de Santa Maria

Kitesurfing spot in Sal – Santa Maria, Cape Verde.

> Praia de Santa Maria on Sal island, Cape Verde, is a coastal beach spot benefiting from the region's renowned trade winds. The location offers accessible launching from a sandy beach with Atlantic exposure. Cape Verde's consistent wind patterns support kitesurfing throughout the year, though swell and water conditions vary seasonally. The spot suits various skill levels depending on specific conditions. Local infrastructure continues developing to support visiting kiters.

## Best time to kitesurf
The best months to kitesurf Praia de Santa Maria are Jan–Mar: 60–88% of days reach 12 kt+, with 13–14 kt average daily wind, 22–23 °C water and 21–23 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65% | 12.9 | 22.5 | 23.1 |
| Feb | 88% | 14.3 | 21.3 | 21.9 |
| Mar | 60% | 13 | 21.2 | 22.7 |
| Apr | 59% | 12.3 | 21.9 | 23.7 |
| May | 54% | 12.3 | 22.6 | 24 |
| Jun | 44% | 11.7 | 23.5 | 25.1 |
| Jul | 19% | 10 | 24.5 | 26.7 |
| Aug | 11% | 9.5 | 26.1 | 27.7 |
| Sep | 33% | 11.1 | 26.9 | 28.1 |
| Oct | 28% | 10.8 | 26.6 | 28.6 |
| Nov | 42% | 11.7 | 25.4 | 26.9 |
| Dec | 45% | 11.9 | 23.7 | 25.5 |

## Highlights
- Trade wind consistency
- Sandy beach
- Atlantic location
- Year-round potential

## Amenities
Beach access, Local accommodations

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 16.5914233, -22.9146555
- Destination guide: [Sal – Santa Maria](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/sal-santa-maria-cape-verde)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Sal, Santa Maria](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/sal-santa-maria) — best Oct – Jun, 65–88% windy days, 11–17 kt, water 21–27 °C (3 km)
- [Santa Maria Beach](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/santa-maria-beach) — best Jan – Jun, 66–89% windy days, 13–15 kt, water 22–25 °C (37 km)
- [Ponta Preta](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/ponta-preta) — best Jan – Jun, 66–89% windy days, 13–15 kt, water 22–25 °C (39 km)

## Kite schools
- [ISLAND KITE SCHOOL](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/island-kite-school) — https://www.islandkiteschool.com/ (1 km)
- [Surf Hub Cabo Verde](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/surf-hub-cabo-verde) — http://www.surfhubcapeverde.com/ (1 km)
- [Kite Verde](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kite-verde) — http://www.kite-verde.com/ (2 km)
- [Santa Kite School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/santa-kite-school) — http://www.santakitecaboverde.com/ (2 km)
- [Kite Beach Cabo Verde - Water Sports Center](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kite-beach-cabo-verde-water-sports-center) — https://www.kitebeachcaboverde.com/ (4 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/praia-de-santa-maria
Data & methodology: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/methodology
Monthly wind and temperature climatology is computed from Open-Meteo historical weather (3 years of daily data) and marine (sea-surface temperature) APIs. A windy day is a day whose maximum wind implies roughly 12 kt+ sustained. Listing details come from public kite-travel sources and Google Places, rewritten and reviewed.