For those wanting it all, Sal is it. Surf Zone is the only school on the island to offer its weekly windsurfer 2 LOCATIONS from which to windsurf from. Together they give access to flat water, waves, light to stronger winds, side-on or side off wind. NO ROCKS, NO REEFS, White Sandy beaches in front of both schools.
Wind Conditions:
Dec to May stronger side off winds (avg. 20-26knots-note this location is the windiest of all the windsurfing spots on the island) Conditions are perfect for more intermediate and advanced wind surfers. Flat water and strong winds provide perfect conditions for those wind surfers wanting to speed sail, jibe or free style.
June to November wind tends to be lighter winds (avg 12-16knots). Conditions are more ideal for beginner to intermediate wind surfers.
Surf Zone Riu
10min wind surf to world famous Punta Preta, home to some of the best waves in the world.
Wind more side-off shore
Wind Surf Boards and Sails for all levels (beginner to advanced)
Hourly, 5/10hour cards, & weekly rentals
Weekly rentals have full use of wind surf material at both locations (Riu & Bay of Santa Maria)
Ezzy Sails & Ezzy Wave Sails with RDMs: 3.5m to 8.5m
Ezzy super lite sails for beginners
Mistral boards: Syncros, Screamers, Explosion 86L to 155L
Fantatic xxx series 99L to 119L
Surf Zone Santa Maria
The wind is more side-off at the top of the bay and more side-on at the end of the bay. The water in the Bay is a mix between flat & wavy waters, depending on the swell. Deep water, no rocks and no reefs.
Conditions in the Bay are perfect for beginner to intermediate wind surfers. With the conditions just outside of the Bay being ideal for more intermediate to advanced wind surfers.
The School is equipped with:
Wind Surf Boards and Sails for all levels (beginner to advanced)
Hourly, 5/10hour cards, & weekly rentals (consecutive and non consecutive)
Weekly rentals have full use of wind surf material at both locations (Riu & Bay of Santa Maria)
Gun and Ezzy Sails (3.0m to 8.5m)
Ezzy super lite sails for beginners (3.0m to 4.7m)
Angulo Boards 75L to 155L
Naish Boards 180L to 270L
Fanatic xxx series 99L to 119L
Rescue Boat on hand