Strong trades and perfect wave-wind angles at Ponta Preta make Sal a wave-sailing paradise.
Best Season
November to May (biggest swells + strongest trades). Wind year-round.
Wind
NE trades 15–30 knots, 11 months of the year
Water Temp
22°C in winter, 26°C in summer. Boardshorts or shorty.
Best Months for Windsurfing
Nov–May
Skill Level
Advanced — Ponta Preta is a world-class wave spot with shallow reef. Not for beginners. Santa Maria offers freeride conditions.
These spots in Sal are known for windsurfing. Each has its own character and conditions.
The famous right-hand point break with side-offshore trade wind. World-class wave riding. Intermediate to expert.
A wave sail (4.0–4.7m) for Ponta Preta. The trade wind is cross-offshore — perfect wave-sailing angles. Reef booties mandatory.
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