São Vicente, Cape Verde
Wave-kiting bay on the N coast of São Vicente; faces NNE into the trade wind for side-to-onshore conditions. NNE trade 20-30 kt; 1-3 m ocean swell; sandy beach; kite school on-site (Kite School Salamansa). Best Nov-Jun. Intermediate to advanced wave riders.
Salamansa is a village in the northeastern part of the island of Sao Vicente, Cape Verde. It is situated on the north coast, approximately 5 km northeast of the city centre of Mindelo. In 2010 its population was 1,179. Salamansa is a fishing village with a long sandy beach.
Check the Breeza app for the current rideable window at Salamansa Bay.
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 Salamansa Bay — 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.
Wave-kiting bay on the N coast of São Vicente; faces NNE into the trade wind ... 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 Salamansa Bay 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 Salamansa Bay 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 Salamansa Bay 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 Salamansa Bay is rideable right now. The answer, not the tabs.
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