Kitesurfing Ponta Antonia (Boa Vista)

Wind & Conditions

Kitesurfing spot in Cape Verde. Best wind directions: NE. Source: spots4kite.com.

About Ponta Antonia (Boa Vista)

Ponta Antonia sits on Boa Vista, the easternmost of Cape Verde's inhabited islands — a flat, arid landmass that catches the northeast trade winds rolling in off the Atlantic with very little to interrupt them. The island is among the more wind-exposed in the archipelago, and this headland is positioned to take full advantage of that exposure. Getting here takes some effort. Boa Vista's road infrastructure connects the main towns and resorts, but reaching remote coastal spots typically means navigating unpaved, sandy tracks. A high-clearance vehicle or 4WD is the sensible choice; check track conditions locally before heading out, as sandy paths can shift after periods of strong wind. The name itself gives you the geographic picture — ponta means headland or point in Portuguese, so you're looking at a promontory jutting into open water. The usable kite window runs from due north through northeast to due east (0°–90°), which aligns directly with the prevailing NE trade winds. When the trades are running, this spot is live. The northeast trade wind is Cape Verde's most reliable asset — warm, consistent, and steady across a good portion of the year. Boa Vista's low, open terrain means fewer terrain-induced gusts than you'd encounter on Cape Verde's more mountainous islands. Expect a wind that settles into a rhythm. That said, any exposed headland can produce local acceleration effects at the tip — your first session here is always a read session. Watch how the wind behaves around the point before committing to a launch position. Water character varies with wind angle and swell state. The north-to-east arc covers angles from more sheltered through to fully open-ocean exposure. Headland geometry typically means current can run around the tip — check for tidal flow before launching, and confirm you have a clear downwind escape path. No specific hazard data is available for Ponta Antonia, so apply standard remote-spot discipline: scout the launch zone for submerged obstacles and identify your landing options before you rig. There are no listed facilities at this spot. Come self-sufficient: water, food, sun protection, a pump, and a basic repair kit. Services are back in the main settlements on Boa Vista. A session buddy is not optional at a remote location like this. For riders comfortable with self-sufficiency and a preference for uncrowded water, Ponta Antonia offers the kind of honest, trade-wind riding that makes Boa Vista worth the journey.

Best Season

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World Ranking

Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.

Location

Ponta Antonia (Boa Vista), Cape Verde, Cape Verde

Lat: 16.22212, Lon: -22.78295