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Ponta Antonia / Boa Vista kitesurf, wingfoil and surf spot
Cape Verde · Boa Vista
Overview
Ponta Antonia (also written Ponto António) is a beautiful bay on the north coast of Boa Vista Island, Cape Verde. It's one of the best spots on the island for intermediate riders, offering a rare combination of side-onshore wind, flat water areas and waves.
The bay has a large flat zone between the shore and the wave line, perfect for freestyle practice. Further out, waves develop and increase in size the further you go, providing a natural progression for riders wanting to try wave riding.
Ponta Antonia is a 35-minute drive from Sal Rei by 4x4. The setting is wild and beautiful — a pristine bay with virtually no one around. It's the go-to spot when the offshore wind at Praia Carlota isn't ideal or when you want side-onshore conditions.
Spot forecast for Ponta Antonia / Boa Vista
Sunrise 06:24 · Sunset 18:07
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4.3 km from the spot.
- Monday 19 October High tide · 0.7 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.5 m Low tide · 0.4 m
- Tuesday 20 October High tide · 0.7 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 0.6 m Low tide · 0.4 m
- Wednesday 21 October High tide · 0.7 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.6 m Low tide · 0.3 m
- Thursday 22 October High tide · 0.8 m Low tide · 0.3 m High tide · 0.7 m Low tide · 0.3 m
- Friday 23 October High tide · 0.8 m Low tide · 0.2 m High tide · 0.8 m
Ponta Antonia / Boa Vista: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
405h
in December · 31 rideable days
The season runs from October to June, peaking in December: 30 rideable days a month and 405 hours of usable wind, at 26 °C. The low point is August, at 21 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 52% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is March, at 24 °C. The wettest month is September, with 66 mm.
Monthly averages: Ponta Antonia / Boa Vista
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.5 | 387 h | 25 °C | 1 mm |
| February | 28.5 | 392 h | 25 °C | 0 mm |
| March | 31.0 | 433 h | 24 °C | 1 mm |
| April | 29.5 | 400 h | 25 °C | 4 mm |
| May | 31.0 | 449 h | 25 °C | 0 mm |
| June | 30.0 | 455 h | 25 °C | 1 mm |
| July | 24.0 | 277 h | 27 °C | 10 mm |
| August | 21.0 | 211 h | 28 °C | 46 mm |
| September | 26.0 | 316 h | 29 °C | 66 mm |
| October | 29.0 | 384 h | 29 °C | 14 mm |
| November | 29.5 | 351 h | 28 °C | 27 mm |
| December | 31.0 | 405 h | 26 °C | 6 mm |
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Technical details of Ponta Antonia / Boa Vista spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE.
Spot functioning
Launch from the sandy beach. The inner bay is flat to slightly choppy — great for freestyle and practice. Waves start developing 200–300m out and increase in size further offshore.
Beginners/intermediate: stay in the flat inner zone. The side-onshore wind and flat water make this excellent for progression.
Advanced: venture further out for wave riding. Waves can reach 1–3m on good swell days.
Popular as a downwind destination from Sal Rei or Shipwrecks area.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
Year-round, main season November to May. Best conditions January–April.
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Flat water near shore transitioning to waves further out. Sandy bottom in the bay, some reef patches. Wave height 0.5–3m depending on swell and distance from shore.
Water temperature 22–26°C. Shorty or boardshorts, 3/2mm on windy days.
Beautiful turquoise water, pristine setting.
Parking
Ponta Antonia is on the north coast of Boa Vista, roughly 35 minutes by 4x4 from Sal Rei. The road is unpaved for the last section.
No infrastructure at the spot — no bar, no toilets, no shade. Bring everything you need.
Some kite schools in Sal Rei organize guided trips and downwinders to Ponta Antonia. This is the recommended option for first visits.
Wind specificities
The NE trade wind at Ponta Antonia blows side-onshore — the bay faces north, so the trade wind comes from the right side and slightly onto the beach. This is the safest wind orientation on Boa Vista.
Wind strength: 15–25 knots in season (November–May). Kite sizes 8–12m.
The wind is generally cleaner and more constant than at Praia Carlota, as there are no buildings or terrain features to create turbulence.
Hazards
Side-onshore wind makes this one of the safer spots on Boa Vista — problems push you toward shore rather than out to sea.
Waves further out: the further you go from shore, the bigger the waves. Know your limits and don't venture too far.
No rescue service: remote spot with no infrastructure. Bring a charged phone and don't ride alone.
Rocky sections: some parts of the bay have reef and rocks. Reef shoes advisable.
No hospital on Boa Vista — only a basic clinic in Sal Rei. Be extra cautious.
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