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Spot · tier 2 · Cape Verde
Ponta Sino
The westernmost south-coast spot on Sal, with a shallow reef break that's popular for jumping and freestyle. Wind runs cross-shore to cross-offshore, and it sits right next to the famous Ponta Preta wave break.
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Wind
| best months |
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|---|---|
| season notes | Sal's general Nov-May trade-wind season. |
| avg knots | 15-25 |
| wind name | NE trade winds |
| direction to shore | cross-shore to cross-offshore |
| quality | steady |
Water
| type | mixed |
|---|---|
| standing depth | shallow reef |
Levels
| beginner | no |
|---|---|
| intermediate | yes |
| advanced | yes |
| notes | Shallow reef and jump-friendly chop suit intermediate/advanced freestyle riders. |
Launch & crowd
| description | Reef-edge launch on Sal's westernmost south-coast point, adjacent to Ponta Preta. |
|---|---|
| vibe | freestyle-focused, less crowded than Kite Beach |
Monthly wind statistics
Station: Santa Maria, Sal (WeatherSpark (modeled climatology, MERRA-2 reanalysis), ~3.7 km) — No dedicated statistics page exists for Ponta Sino; reused the Santa Maria (Sal) WeatherSpark climatology, ~3.7 km east, as the nearest available modeled data. Treat as regional, not site-specific.
| Month | Wind ≥4 Bft | Avg kn | Dir | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | —% | 14.6 | N | 21.7 | 22.8 |
| Feb | —% | 14.4 | N | 21.7 | 22.2 |
| Mar | —% | 14 | N | 21.7 | 21.7 |
| Apr | —% | 14.3 | N | 22.2 | 22.2 |
| May | —% | 14.2 | N | 23.3 | 22.8 |
| Jun | —% | 12.7 | N | 23.9 | 22.8 |
| Jul | —% | 9.9 | N | 25.6 | 24.4 |
| Aug | —% | 9.5 | N | 26.7 | 25.6 |
| Sep | —% | 10.8 | N | 27.2 | 26.7 |
| Oct | —% | 12 | N | 26.7 | 26.7 |
| Nov | —% | 12.7 | N | 25 | 25.6 |
| Dec | —% | 13.7 | NE | 23.3 | 23.9 |
Hazards
- shallow reef
- proximity to the powerful Ponta Preta wave break next door
Travel basics
| airport | SID Amilcar Cabral International Airport (Sal) |
|---|---|
| getting there | short drive/downwind from Santa Maria |
| accommodation | base in Santa Maria |
| cost level | mid |
| no wind | Santa Maria town |
Nearby: Ponta Preta, Kite Beach (Santa Maria)
Sources: locations.thekitespot.com · surf-forecast.com