Sailing in Santa Maria, Cape Verde offers a perfect combination of warm weather, pristine waters, and breathtaking landscapes. With its consistent winds, diverse marine life, and stunning coastline, it is a paradise for sailors. Here are 10 reasons why you should consider sailing in Santa Maria:

Cape Verde offers strong trade winds exceeding 25 knots and open Atlantic waters, ideal for advanced sailors seeking a challenge. The best sailing conditions are from November to June, outside the intense Harmattan wind season.

Skill Level: Advanced

Highlights

  • Crystal clear turquoise waters
  • Mild temperatures throughout the year
  • Consistent trade winds perfect for sailing
  • Abundance of marine life including turtles and dolphins
  • Beautiful white sandy beaches
  • Numerous hidden bays and secluded anchorages
  • Opportunity for snorkeling and diving in vibrant coral reefs
  • Charming fishing villages to explore along the coast
  • Spectacular sunsets over the Atlantic Ocean
  • Chance to visit nearby uninhabited islands

Weather

TemperaturePrecipitationRainSunshineWind
Jan25C5mm5%9 hours10 knots
Mild and sunny
Feb26C7mm10%8 hours12 knots
Warm with occasional rain showers
Mar27C3mm5%9 hours14 knots
Sunny with occasional clouds
Apr28C2mm3%10 hours14 knots
Warm and mostly sunny
May29C1mm2%11 hours12 knots
Warm and sunny
Jun31C1mm1%10 hours10 knots
Hot and mostly sunny
Jul32C1mm1%10 hours8 knots
Hot and sunny
Aug32C2mm2%9 hours8 knots
Hot and sunny
Sep31C3mm3%9 hours10 knots
Hot and mostly sunny
Oct30C5mm5%9 hours12 knots
Warm with occasional clouds
Nov28C7mm7%8 hours12 knots
Warm and sunny
Dec26C8mm8%8 hours10 knots
Mild with occasional rain showers