Boa Vista – Ponta Antonia
Cape Verde · Kitesurf · Wingfoil
- Best winds NE (trade wind)
- Level Beginner · Intermediate · Pro
- Water Chop
- Best months Nov–May
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About this spot
Ponta Antónia is a secluded bay in the north of Boa Vista, about 40 minutes by 4x4 from Sal Rei and a few minutes from Quinta da Espinguera. A wide sandy bay offers a large flat-water area between the waves, while fast, powerful waves run over the rocky reef edge – the quieter kite and wingfoil venue of Cape Verde, away from the crowds of Sal.
The wind is the northeast trade, blowing roughly 75 percent of the time from October to May and standing side-onshore into the bay. When is the best time for Boa Vista? From November to May you get flat water and waves at once, with January to May the most reliable phase. The flat-water section suits freestyle and improvers, while the wave over the reef is better left to experienced riders.
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Wind & weather through the year
According to model data for 2021–2025, February is the windiest month: on 97 % of days the wind blows at 12 knots or more from a direction that works at this spot for at least three daytime hours. It then mostly blows from the north-east. The least wind is in August (32 %). The water ranges from about 22 to 28 °C over the year.
| Month | Wind days ≥ 12 kn | Avg wind | Direction | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January |
88 %
| 15 kn | NE | 23 °C | 24 °C |
| February |
97 %
| 17 kn | NE | 22 °C | 23 °C |
| March |
88 %
| 17 kn | NE | 21 °C | 22 °C |
| April |
89 %
| 15 kn | NE | 22 °C | 23 °C |
| May |
94 %
| 15 kn | NE | 23 °C | 24 °C |
| June |
88 %
| 14 kn | NE | 23 °C | 24 °C |
| July |
43 %
| 11 kn | NE | 24 °C | 25 °C |
| August |
32 %
| 10 kn | NE | 26 °C | 27 °C |
| September |
60 %
| 12 kn | NE | 27 °C | 28 °C |
| October |
74 %
| 13 kn | NE | 27 °C | 27 °C |
| November |
83 %
| 14 kn | NE | 25 °C | 27 °C |
| December |
88 %
| 15 kn | NE | 24 °C | 25 °C |
Wind day = at least 3 hours at ≥ 12 kn in daylight (09:00–19:00 local time). Only hours with wind from NE (usable according to the spot info) are counted. Model data (ECMWF IFS, approx. 9 km grid) – local venturi and thermal effects can be stronger. Weather data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0)
Insider tips
The spot is remote, so plan a 4x4 drive from Sal Rei and bring all your gear. Use the flat-water zone between the waves for freestyle and leave the reef wave to experienced riders.
⚠︎ Hazards
The waves break over a rocky bottom and can be fast and powerful – not a beginner zone in the wave area. Remote location without dense infrastructure, so be prepared to be self-sufficient.
All information without guarantee. Please check locally whether kiting, windsurfing, winging or surfing is currently allowed here – protected areas, swimming zones and seasonal closures change. You go on the water at your own risk.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Boa Vista – Ponta Antonia suitable for beginners?
Yes. According to the spot info, Boa Vista – Ponta Antonia suits these levels: Beginner · Intermediate · Pro (water: Chop). There is one surf school nearby.
Which wind works at Boa Vista – Ponta Antonia?
Best with wind from NE (trade wind). In the windiest month (February), model data show the wind mostly blowing from the north-east.
When is the best time for Boa Vista – Ponta Antonia?
The best months are considered to be Nov–May. According to the wind statistics, February has the most wind days (97 % of days).
How warm is the water at Boa Vista – Ponta Antonia?
Over the year about 22 °C in March to 28 °C in September (model data).
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