Overview

Ervatao is a remote and spectacular wave spot on the southeast coast of Boa Vista Island, Cape Verde. Widely considered the most beautiful spot on the island — a vast pristine beach backed by a small oasis of palm trees, with turquoise water and powerful waves. An old shipwreck visible on the beach adds to the atmosphere.

The spot produces a well-shaped left-hand wave breaking along the beach, perfect for kitesurfing and surfing. Requires a 1.5-hour 4x4 journey from Sal Rei. Zero infrastructure, zero rescue. Advanced to expert riders only.

The beach is an important sea turtle nesting site — respect the environment.

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Spot forecast for Ervatao / Boa Vista

Sunrise 06:24 · Sunset 18:06

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4.7 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October High tide 02:39 · 0.7 m Low tide 09:29 · 0.4 m High tide 15:39 · 0.6 m Low tide 21:14 · 0.4 m
Wednesday 21 October High tide 04:02 · 0.7 m Low tide 10:37 · 0.3 m High tide 16:52 · 0.6 m Low tide 22:24 · 0.3 m
Thursday 22 October High tide 04:57 · 0.8 m Low tide 11:24 · 0.3 m High tide 17:36 · 0.7 m Low tide 23:19 · 0.3 m
Friday 23 October High tide 05:39 · 0.8 m Low tide 12:01 · 0.2 m High tide 18:12 · 0.8 m
Saturday 24 October Low tide 00:04 · 0.2 m High tide 06:17 · 0.9 m Low tide 12:35 · 0.1 m High tide 18:46 · 0.9 m

Ervatao / 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…)

Season · peak

405h

in December · 31 rideable days

The season runs from November to June, peaking in December: 30 rideable days a month and 405 hours of usable wind, at 27 °C. The low point is August, at 17.5 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 53%13-20 knots · 46%21-30 knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 53% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is March, at 25 °C. The wettest month is September, with 62 mm.

Monthly averages: Ervatao / Boa Vista

Monthly averages — Ervatao / Boa Vista — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	31.0	388 h	27 °C	0 mm
February	28.5	392 h	27 °C	0 mm
March	31.0	429 h	25 °C	0 mm
April	29.5	402 h	27 °C	3 mm
May	31.0	446 h	28 °C	0 mm
June	29.5	437 h	27 °C	1 mm
July	20.0	238 h	29 °C	10 mm
August	17.5	174 h	30 °C	55 mm
September	25.0	285 h	30 °C	62 mm
October	27.0	358 h	30 °C	18 mm
November	29.0	354 h	29 °C	29 mm
December	31.0	405 h	27 °C	4 mm

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Technical details of Ervatao / Boa Vista spot

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE.

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Spot functioning

Launch from the vast sandy beach. Main wave is a left-hander along the beach — long rides on good swell days. Directional board essential. Flat sections between sets for freestyle. Can be reached as a downwind from Ponta Antonia. Popular to combine with a BBQ at the oasis with fresh fish.

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Main season November to May. Best wave conditions January to April.
Required level: Advanced

On the water

Open ocean, left-hander over sand and scattered reef. Waves 1–3+ metres. Water 22–26°C, 3/2mm recommended. Stunning turquoise water — one of the most beautiful kite spots in the world.

Parking

Ervatao is on the southeast coast of Boa Vista, roughly 1.5 hours by 4x4 from Sal Rei via the abandoned village of João Barrosa. Cost ~€60 return (€80 via south coast/Curral Velho).

No infrastructure — bring everything. Guided trips from kite schools recommended for first visits.

Wind specificities

NE trade wind blows side-offshore. 15–25 knots in season (November–May). Wind is more regular near the shipwreck area. The side-offshore angle grooms wave faces beautifully. Kites 7–12m.

Hazards

ADVANCED TO EXPERT ONLY. Side-offshore wind — equipment failure pushes you out to sea. Never ride alone. Powerful waves over sand and reef. Complete isolation: 1.5h from Sal Rei, no rescue, no mobile signal, no hospital on Boa Vista. Strong currents possible. Protected turtle nesting zone. 4x4 can get stuck in soft sand.

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