Watersports Information Centre

Surf Zone offers courses and rentals in all three areas of Surf: Wind, Kite and Surf. Surf Zone instructor’s skills range from the ability to teach those who seek to learn the sport and enhance the skill level of those who want to shift to the next level. Its proximity to a variety of hotels and apartments ensure accessibility from a cross range of accommodation ranging from expensive to affordable.

Instruction: English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian

Surf Spots

The ideal spot for both beginners as well as advanced surfers is in the bay located right in front of the station. Defined by its clear glassy waters and white sandy beaches, complimented by a slight off-shore wind at the beginning of the bay and a slight on shore wind at the end, it is a surfing haven.

Other locations include the world famous Ponta Preta as well as the less risky Reef and Calheta Funda, known for off-shore strong winds with good waves, advanced wave riders love it ! On the east coast there is Cabeza de Salinas, popular for its on-shore wind, nice waves and safe beach. It is perfect for intermediate to advanced kite surfers and expert wind surfers. All locations areas are within a 5 to15 minute drive from the station.

Cape Verde Portal: Surf Zone offers a 10% discount on all Surf Zone Rentals to any clients from Cape Verde Portal.

Wind Conditions, Sal, Cabo Verde

The following charts show the number of days with wind strength averaging over 10 knots per month for the years 2004 to 2006. They are meant to assist those considering coming to Surf Zone to surf, choose the most ideal month for their surfing requirements.
For more detailed historical as well as present wind conditions please visit:
http://www.windguru.cz/int/index.php?sc=209 (at the bottom right hand corner of the page there is a tab “archive” click on that to see for specific wind strength for other months/years)

Wind Surfing:
Wind Surfing can be learnt any time of the year. However, one of the best times to learn is in the summer months between May and Aug, as the water is flat, the wind light, and the shore break manageable.

For more medium level and advanced surfers the winter months from December to March are best, as the wind is stronger. Additionally, as can be seen on the charts, there are a high number of days per month with stronger winds. For those interested in riding waves, this is also a good time of the year.

Kite Surfing:
Kite Surfing can be learnt all year around on the island. Although the number of wind days in the summer is lower than that in the winter, it is still possible for beginners to learn kite surfing. For more medium to advanced kite surfers, there are days in the summer where the wind is strong enough to go out and kite surf.

For medium to advanced Kite Surfers, December to March are peak times due to the strength of the wind as well as the number of days with over 10 knots. These months also have plenty of good wave days for those who dare.

Surfing:
This tends to be best during the winter months, when the swell provides some stunning waves of different locations on the island. For those just starting out the summer months are good, but once again the number of days with smaller waves are limited. However, the small waves provide for a good playground to learn the sport.