Overview

Shipwrecks is a stretch of coastline on the northwest tip of Boa Vista Island, Cape Verde, north of Sal Rei. Named after the remains of old shipwrecks visible along the shore, it's a wild, scenic spot that offers both flat water and wave riding options.

The area sits between Sal Rei to the south and Ponta Antonia to the east. The wind is side-shore to side-onshore, creating varied conditions depending on your exact position along the coast.

Shipwrecks is less frequented than Praia Carlota and offers a more adventurous, uncrowded experience. It's often used as a waypoint on downwind trips between Sal Rei and Ponta Antonia.

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Spot forecast for Shipwrecks / Boa Vista

Sunrise 06:24 · Sunset 18:07

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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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 5.4 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October High tide 03:16 · 0.7 m Low tide 10:08 · 0.4 m High tide 16:36 · 0.6 m Low tide 21:48 · 0.4 m
Wednesday 21 October High tide 04:43 · 0.7 m Low tide 11:16 · 0.3 m High tide 17:37 · 0.6 m Low tide 23:02 · 0.4 m
Thursday 22 October High tide 05:35 · 0.8 m Low tide 12:00 · 0.3 m High tide 18:16 · 0.7 m Low tide 23:54 · 0.3 m
Friday 23 October High tide 06:15 · 0.8 m Low tide 12:35 · 0.2 m High tide 18:49 · 0.8 m
Saturday 24 October Low tide 00:36 · 0.2 m High tide 06:52 · 0.9 m Low tide 13:07 · 0.2 m High tide 19:20 · 0.8 m

Shipwrecks / 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

431h

in March · 31 rideable days

Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are January, March and May, at 31 rideable days and 23 °C. The low point is August, at 22 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 39%13-20 knots · 60%21-30 knots · 2%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 60% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is March, at 22 °C. The wettest month is September, with 68 mm.

Monthly averages: Shipwrecks / Boa Vista

Monthly averages — Shipwrecks / 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	399 h	24 °C	1 mm
February	28.5	395 h	23 °C	0 mm
March	31.0	431 h	22 °C	0 mm
April	29.5	409 h	23 °C	1 mm
May	31.0	450 h	23 °C	1 mm
June	30.0	458 h	23 °C	1 mm
July	23.5	287 h	25 °C	5 mm
August	22.0	229 h	27 °C	29 mm
September	27.0	327 h	27 °C	68 mm
October	29.0	391 h	27 °C	13 mm
November	29.5	369 h	26 °C	25 mm
December	31.0	409 h	24 °C	10 mm

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Technical details of Shipwrecks / Boa Vista spot

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

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Spot functioning

Launch from sandy sections between the rocky areas. Mix of flat water in sheltered spots and waves on exposed sections.

Often used as a transit point on downwinders from Sal Rei to Ponta Antonia or vice versa.

The old shipwrecks along the shore make for a spectacular backdrop but stay well clear of any submerged debris.

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Year-round, main season November to May.
Required level: Intermediate

On the water

Mix of flat water and waves depending on position and swell. Sandy bottom with reef patches. Waves 0.5–2m on exposed sections.

Water temperature 22–26°C. Shorty or boardshorts typical.

Parking

Shipwrecks is on the northwest coast of Boa Vista, north of Sal Rei. Accessible by 4x4 or on foot along the coast from Sal Rei (about 20–30 minutes walk).

No infrastructure at the spot. Bring everything you need.

Wind specificities

The NE trade wind hits this northwest-facing coast at a side-shore to side-onshore angle, depending on exact position. Generally safer than the offshore conditions at Praia Carlota.

Wind strength: 15–25 knots in season (November–May). Kites 8–12m.

Hazards

Rocky coastline: the shore has rocks and old shipwreck debris. Launch and land carefully. Reef shoes essential.

Variable wind: conditions change along this stretch of coast. The wind can shift from side-shore to more offshore depending on position.

No rescue service: remote spot with no safety infrastructure.

Currents: possible around the headlands and reef.

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