Surf Spots in Cape Verde

9 surf spots|23-24°C water|4 Reef, 3 Beach, 2 Point

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All Surf Spots in Cape Verde

Sal(3)

Alibaba

Sal, Cape Verde

Reef

Alibaba is a world-class A-frame reef break on Sal Island, producing fast, hollow barrels over volcanic rock. The right is longer and more makeable, but the left offers its own...

23°CModerateAdvancedSID · 20minSeason: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Monte Leão

Sal, Cape Verde

Reef

Monte Leão is a long right-hander on Sal Island that works on bigger NW swells. The wave breaks near the airport, making it convenient for surfers with limited time. The volcanic...

23°CModerateIntermediateSID · 15minSeason: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Palmeira

Sal, Cape Verde

Reef

Palmeira is a powerful reef break near the fishing port on Sal's west coast. The wave handles bigger swells than many other spots on the island, producing heavy barrels when...

23°CUncrowdedAdvancedSID · 30minSeason: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Boa Vista(2)

Ervatao

Boa Vista, Cape Verde

Point

Ervatao is a left point on Boa Vista's windward east coast, catching wrapping NW swells that refract around the island. The wave offers long, workable walls in a remote setting,...

24°CUncrowdedIntermediateBVC · 45minSeason: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Praia de Santa Mónica

Boa Vista, Cape Verde

Beach

Praia de Santa Mónica is a stunning beach on Boa Vista's southwest coast, named after the famous California beach. The wave is a fun left that breaks along the endless white sand...

24°CUncrowdedBeginnerBVC · 30minSeason: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Sal Island(1)

Ponta Preta

Sal Island, Cape Verde

Point

Ponta Preta is Cape Verde's world-class wave—a powerful right-hand point break on Sal Island that produces some of the best barrels in the Atlantic Ocean. The wave breaks over...

23°CBusyAdvancedSID · 15minSeason: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Santiago(1)

Praia Negra

Santiago, Cape Verde

Reef

Praia Negra (Black Beach) on Santiago Island gets its name from the dark volcanic sand. The beach offers a range of conditions—heavy and hollow in winter when big NW swells...

24°CUncrowdedIntermediateRAI · 45minSeason: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Santo Antão(1)

Tarrafal de Monte Trigo

Santo Antão, Cape Verde

Beach

Tarrafal de Monte Trigo is a remote fishing village on Santo Antão Island accessible only by boat or a long hike. The remoteness means you'll likely surf alone, with powerful...

23°CUncrowdedIntermediateVXE · 180minSeason: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

São Vicente(1)

São Pedro

São Vicente, Cape Verde

Beach

São Pedro is a beach break on São Vicente Island, home to Cape Verde's cultural capital Mindelo. The wave offers fun peaks for all levels, with the dramatic mountainous backdrop...

23°CModerateIntermediateVXE · 20minSeason: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar