The wind here is side-off, sometimes sideshore from the left so the water is really flat. Because of the flat character of the land the winds are quite constant. Sometimes when the swell is more south, there is a clean point break over a length of approx. 500 mtr and not too high. If the swell is there, it's really a great place to learn waveriding without any danger. If anything happens, the wind- and kitesurfcenters are well organized and are equipped with a rescue Zodiac, the costs for a rescue will be about E 35. The width of the beach is sufficient enough to launch your kite. The main Kite area is located near the hotels and is a short walking distance from the center of Santa Maria.