Rife Parda

Rife Parda is located on Cape Verde's western coast within a protected bay bordered by rocky headlands and volcanic terrain. The bay faces northeast, providing natural shelter from Atlantic swells while allowing wind funneling through the opening. The spot features a mix of sandy shallows transitioning to deeper water, with visible seaweed beds in the nearshore zone. Side-shore conditions are strongest with northwesterly winds (315°), which align with the region's prevailing trade wind patterns. The 1.35m average wave height is modest but consistent with the moderate wind reliability of 51.9%. This is an intermediate spot best suited to kiters with experience in variable conditions and coastal navigation. Key considerations include timing sessions around tidal cycles to avoid excessive shallows, watching for sudden wind shifts around the rocky headlands, and staying clear of the kelp-covered areas near shore. The protected nature of the bay reduces fetch distance, resulting in choppy, reflective wave patterns rather than organized ocean swell.