Ervatao
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, with sea turtles nesting on the beaches nearby. One of Cape Verde's hidden gems.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (350°)
- Direction range
- 315° - 30°
- Size range
- 1m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.0m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- W (270°)
- Offshore range
- 240° - 300°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.5m
Water temp
24°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Tasty wrapping left on windward east side.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Apr, Sep
Winter NW swells. Tasty wrapping left on windward east side.
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