About this spot
Praia da Chave is one of Boa Vista's most consistent kite spots, drawing intermediate riders with its reliable trade winds and a wide, sheltered bay that gives enough fetch to build speed without the chaos of an exposed ocean break. The beach itself is long and sandy, offering a forgiving launch and land zone that suits riders still building confidence in variable gusts. Wind holds strongest and most predictably from November through May, making those the months worth planning around. The summer months tend to see lighter, less dependable conditions. Water temperatures range from 21°C in the cooler season up to 26°C at the height of summer, so a shorty or light wetsuit covers most of the year comfortably. No significant current runs through the bay, which keeps sessions manageable and reduces the risk of being pushed off course. Specific depth and visibility data aren't documented for this site, and marine life records are absent — the draw here is purely the wind and flat-water conditions rather than anything beneath the surface.
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Best months
Trip essentials
Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.
Trip checklist
- 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
- 🤿 Pack: 3/2 mm full
- 🪁 IKO/VDWS card if booking lessons
- 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
- 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
- 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
- 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact
Quick facts
- 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
- 🤿 Wetsuit 3/2 mm full
- GPS
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FAQ
›Vs. Sal?
Less crowded, fewer schools, more advanced clientele. Wind slightly stronger on average.
›Equipment availability?
Limited — book gear ahead or bring your own.
