Kite Beach (Costa da Fragata) surf forecast
Santa Maria · Sal · Cape Verde
East-coast beach north-east of Santa Maria where small waves break on an outer reef beyond a shallow lagoon; mostly a kitesurf spot, surfable when the trade wind drops.
- Break
- reef break, lefts and rights; faces E
- Level
- beginner
- Best swell
- NE, E, N
- Best wind
- W, SW, NW (offshore)
- Best tide
- mid to high tide
- Season
- year-round, best when the trade winds ease
- Typical size
- 0.5-1.5 m
- Crowd
- medium
- Hazards
- shallow reef at low tide; kitesurfers; sharks reported; cross-onshore trade wind
More surf spots nearby: surf spots in Santa Maria.
Nearby spots
- Ponta Leme Velho, Santa Maria
- Santa Maria, Santa Maria
- Ponta Preta, Santa Maria
- Ponta do Sino, Santa Maria
- Rife (Ponta do Rife), Palha Verde
- Monte Leão, Murdeira
Questions
Is Kite Beach (Costa da Fragata) good for beginners?
Yes, on small days: it is a reef break that suits beginners. Watch out for: shallow reef at low tide; kitesurfers. Take a lesson or surf near the lifeguards if you are new.
What swell, wind and tide work best at Kite Beach (Costa da Fragata)?
NE, E, N swell, W, SW, NW wind (offshore), at mid to high tide. Typical size 0.5-1.5 m.
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