LOCATION-SURF MAP & WIND CONDITIONS

1.Bay of Santa Maria: Good for Kiter’s, Wind Surfers, and Surfers. Wind side-off at the beginning of the Bay and side-on at the end of the bay. Waves spots at either end of the Bay. Surf Spot beside pier in the Bay.

2.Surf Zone Riu: Located on the West Coast, 20min walk from Santa Maria. Wind side off. In front of the hotel, offers perfect flat water conditions for speed sailing, jibing, and free styling. The wind here tends to be the strongest on the island.

OTHER WINDSURF AND KITESURF LOCATIONS

3. Punta Lembje: Top end of Bay of Santa Maria. Can windsurf there from Surf Zone Santa Maria school. Takes approx 5min. When there are waves here it is great for windsurfers, kitesurfers and surfers.

4. Punta Sino: Bottom end of the Bay in Bay of Santa Maria. Can windsurf there from both schools. Usually a good wave for surfing or advanced windsurfers.

5. Punta Preta West coast: 500meters from Surf Zone Riu. Good for Kite surfers, Wind surfers and Surfers. Wind side off shore. Waves sizes ranging from small to very large ( up to 6m)

6. Calheta Funda: Just south of Palmeira, it is for those who dare to push the limits. The wind is more off-shore with strong right side waves. The spot is very isolated, so make sure you are not alone when surfing this area. 

7. Ali Baba: Close to Mount Leo. Good for windsurfers and surfers. When swell is working offers great left wave

8. Kite Beach: On the east coast. 10-15min drive. Avg cost of taxi 15euro round trip. No hotels or resturants there. Good for kiters and wind surfer. There is a reef with some waves. Wind side-on shore

9. Mount Leao: 25-30min drive from Santa Maria on the West Coast. Good for wind surfers and surfers. Offers range of waves. When waves are large, great for surfers.

Palmeira: 35min drive from Santa Maria. Good for surfers. Usually a wave there.

WIND CONDTIONS

From December to the end of May: The trade winds blow and the wind is at its strongest on the island. Avg is between 18 and 26knots

From June to November: The wind is a little lighter. It tends to be between 10 and 16knots.

Water temperature is warmest between May and October (like a warm bath tub).

During the rest of the year a shortie wet suite is recommended.

For more accurate forecasts on the wind. Go to Windfinder.com Or windguru.cz