SURF RENTALS AND LESSONS

Sal has some of the most spectacular surf spots in the world, with waves to match.

Beginners

For those wanting to learn the sport there is a beginner surf spot beside the Surf Zone School in Santa Maria. However, on certain days these same spots are home to waves challenging for even experienced surfers.

Note: All the waves here are dependent on an ocean swell. Therefore there is no garuntee of waves. When the waves come in, they are great, but we can not predict months or weeks before when there will be waves.

From November to end of May, there will be weeks with great beginner waves, however it is also the windy season so there will be days when there is to much wind to learn to surf, as the wind will just blow you off the wave.

Intermediate to Advanced Surfers

When the westerly swell comes in, Sal is brilliant for more advanced surfers. There are spots all along the west coast, which are home to some of the most beautifull waves in the world (see Map and Wind Page). To reach these waves, you will have to hire a pick up truck to get to them.

Sal is also home to Punta Preta, know for its world class waves that will wow even the most experienced of surfers. . .

Surf Zone offers both Surf Board Rentals as well as Surf Lessons.

Rentals: Our rentals range from hourly to weekly. All our boards come with leashes and are cleaned and waxed. At the Zone we sell lycra’s in the event that you forget yours. However, wax is precious on the island, so if you are going to need a lot, bring a bar with you.

For longer term rentals, you are free to take the board with you to your accommodation (however we ask for a 150euro deposit, which will be returned to you when the board comes back), or you can store it at the centre.

Our Boards range from custom Angulo and Salt Rock boards to NSP boards. Sizes range from 6’4 to 10’2