# Santa Maria Beach

Kitesurfing spot in Sal – Santa Maria, Cape Verde.

> Santa Maria Beach on Sal island, Cape Verde, is a beginner-friendly spot with a flat, shallow lagoon and consistent trade winds. The protected water and forgiving conditions make it ideal for learning and progression. Year-round wind reliability supports regular sessions, while the calm lagoon minimizes hazards for newer riders. Located near Cape Verde's main tourist hub, the spot offers practical access and local amenities. Water temperature remains warm throughout the year.

## Best time to kitesurf
The best months to kitesurf Santa Maria Beach are Jan–Jun: 66–89% of days reach 12 kt+, with 13–15 kt average daily wind, 22–25 °C water and 21–23 °C air.

| Month | Windy days (12 kt+) | Avg wind (kt) | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68% | 13.3 | 22.3 | 23.2 |
| Feb | 89% | 14.8 | 21.1 | 21.8 |
| Mar | 67% | 13.7 | 20.9 | 22.4 |
| Apr | 71% | 12.8 | 21.6 | 23.3 |
| May | 75% | 13.1 | 22.3 | 23.8 |
| Jun | 66% | 12.7 | 23.2 | 25 |
| Jul | 30% | 10.8 | 24.2 | 26.4 |
| Aug | 25% | 10.1 | 25.8 | 27.7 |
| Sep | 50% | 11.9 | 26.6 | 27.9 |
| Oct | 45% | 11.4 | 26.3 | 28.4 |
| Nov | 44% | 12 | 25.1 | 26.7 |
| Dec | 54% | 12.2 | 23.4 | 25.1 |

## Highlights
- Flat shallow lagoon
- Beginner-friendly
- Consistent trade winds
- Warm water

## Amenities
Beach facilities, Nearby accommodations

## Location & contact
- Coordinates: 16.911, -23.006
- Destination guide: [Sal – Santa Maria](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/destinations/sal-santa-maria)

# Nearby (within 50 km)

## Kite spots
- [Ponta Preta](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/ponta-preta) — best Jan – Jun, 66–89% windy days, 13–15 kt, water 22–25 °C (8 km)
- [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 (35 km)
- [Praia de Santa Maria](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/praia-de-santa-maria) — best Jan – Mar, 60–88% windy days, 13–14 kt, water 22–23 °C (37 km)

## Kite schools
- [Kite Beach Cabo Verde - Water Sports Center](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kite-beach-cabo-verde-water-sports-center) — https://www.kitebeachcaboverde.com/ (34 km)
- [ISLAND KITE SCHOOL](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/island-kite-school) — https://www.islandkiteschool.com/ (36 km)
- [Surf Hub Cabo Verde](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/surf-hub-cabo-verde) — http://www.surfhubcapeverde.com/ (36 km)
- [Kite Verde](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/kite-verde) — http://www.kite-verde.com/ (37 km)
- [Santa Kite School](https://www.kitesurfspots.com/schools/santa-kite-school) — http://www.santakitecaboverde.com/ (37 km)

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Source page: https://www.kitesurfspots.com/spots/santa-maria-beach
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.