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Kitesurfing Praia de Varandinha (Boa Vista)

Cape Verde

Wind & Conditions

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

About Praia de Varandinha (Boa Vista)

Ponta Varandinha is a headland and the westernmost point of the island of Boa Vista, Cape Verde. To its north lies the beach Praia da Varandinha. The nearest village is Povoação Velha, 5 km (3.1 mi) to the east. There is a lighthouse on the cape. Its focal height is 22 meters (72 ft) and its range extends to 10 nautical miles.

Best Season

Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Praia de Varandinha (Boa Vista).

World Ranking

Regional

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

Location

Praia de Varandinha (Boa Vista), Cape Verde, Cape Verde

Lat: 16.05141, Lon: -22.96116

When is the best time to kitesurf at Praia de Varandinha (Boa Vista)?

Timing depends on local conditions. Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Praia de Varandinha (Boa Vista) — it reads the live forecast against your gear and level.

Is Praia de Varandinha (Boa Vista) suitable for beginner kiters?

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.

What wind direction works at Praia de Varandinha (Boa Vista)?

Kitesurfing spot in Cape Verde. Best wind directions: NE. Source: spots4kite.... Breeza cross-references live wind direction against the spot's safe window to tell you if today's direction is rideable for your kite.

What kite size do you need at Praia de Varandinha (Boa Vista)?

Kite size at Praia de Varandinha (Boa Vista) 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.

Is it safe to kitesurf at Praia de Varandinha (Boa Vista)?

Safety at Praia de Varandinha (Boa Vista) 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 Varandinha (Boa Vista) is ridable right now — wind, direction, and a verdict for your gear.

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