Boa Vista, Cape Verde
Dramatic 5 km beach on the NW coast of Boa Vista; deserted and spectacular with sand dunes backing the shore. NE trade 16-28 kt side-onshore Nov-May; flat water close in, 1.5-3 m waves 300 m offshore; sandy bottom; plenty of space. Best season Dec-May. Beginner to advanced.
Praia de Chaves is a beach in the western part of the island of Boa Vista in Cape Verde, close to the town Rabil. It is about 5 km long.
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Praia de Chaves.
Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.
What's on the ground near the launch, mapped from open data:
Facilities data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Praia de Chaves — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.
Suitability depends heavily on the day's conditions. Breeza reads your level alongside the forecast and gives you an honest verdict — including when it's a no.
Dramatic 5 km beach on the NW coast of Boa Vista; deserted and spectacular wi... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.
Kite size at Praia de Chaves depends on the day's wind strength and your weight. Most kiters rig between 10m and 14m. Breeza calculates the ideal size for your gear, so you know before you leave whether it's a go.
Safety at Praia de Chaves depends on conditions and your experience. Check for offshore-wind days, local hazards and emergency contacts before you launch. Breeza gives a rideability verdict that includes a safety flag when conditions are borderline for your level.
See if Praia de Chaves is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.
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You've already got wind data — the hard part is knowing what it means for you. Most kiters end up checking two, three, four apps and still asking: can I actually go? Breeza was built by a kiter who had the same problem. Feed it your gear, weight and level and it tells you if Praia de Chaves is rideable right now. The answer, not the tabs.
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