Time To Kitesurf is a kitesurf and surf school in Santa Maria with a friendly vibe, good equipment and step-by-step teaching. It works best if you have time and patience; it can frustrate you if you expect immediate water time or fast results.
When the wind matters more than enthusiasm
In Santa Maria there are days when the wind fills everything. The beach, the conversations, the decisions. You see kites in the air and people coming in and out of the water with a mix of excitement and fatigue. Time To Kitesurf (Titik Kitesurf School) appears right there, when watching is no longer enough.
One thing is worth knowing from the start: here, nothing happens instantly.
What it really is
Time To Kitesurf is a kitesurf and surf school with a strong local feel, well located in Santa Maria and teaching regularly at Kitebeach. It has a broad team, good-quality equipment (Duotone is mentioned often), and a real desire to teach — although not every instructor teaches in the same way.
Who it works for:
– Those who understand that kitesurfing is a step-by-step process, not an express experience.
– Students with time, consistency and room to repeat sessions.
– People who value a friendly, multilingual and flexible atmosphere.
Who it may not suit:
– Anyone expecting to stand on the board on day one.
– Those who need very structured, uniform teaching methods.
– Anyone who doesn’t clarify prices and conditions in detail beforehand.
Learning happens in stages here. And that frustrates some people.
What usually happens in lessons
The pattern is fairly consistent. Early sessions focus on kite control, safety and wind awareness. A lot of sand, not much water. For some, that makes sense. For others, it feels disappointing if it wasn’t clearly explained beforehand.
Once students move past that stage, the experience improves a lot: patient instructors, good humour, constant feedback and a genuine feeling of progress. Several reviews mention fast improvement once the basics are in place.
The ability to adapt to different levels within the same group, and the flexibility to turn group lessons into something more personalised when numbers are low, is often appreciated.
They don’t teach you to fly on day one. They teach you how not to get hurt.
Pace, service and atmosphere
The atmosphere is one of the school’s strongest points. Titik is often described as present, passionate and approachable. The team tends to be friendly, relaxed and accessible, with instructors who speak several languages and inspire confidence.
Equipment rental, for both surf and kite, receives good feedback — sometimes for the level of trust shown towards returning clients. That says a lot, and it also comes with responsibility.
WhatsApp communication is generally smooth, although there can be occasional confusion around pricing, lesson length, or whether a session includes active instruction or simple supervision.
When it doesn’t work
Most friction comes down to misaligned expectations.
Some people didn’t realise they wouldn’t enter the water in the first lesson. Others felt a lack of patience or teaching clarity from a specific instructor. There are also cases where a “supervising” instructor was added to equipment rental, raising the price unexpectedly.
It’s not the norm, but it’s enough to break the experience if things aren’t clarified early.
Practical tips so you don’t book the wrong expectation
– Ask clearly what you’ll do in each lesson and when you’ll get into the water.
– Confirm whether the price includes an active instructor or supervision only.
– If your stay is short, this may not be the best place to start from zero.
– If you have time and consistency, it’s a school with long-term value.
When you realise that learning also means waiting
Time To Kitesurf doesn’t promise miracles. It promises to teach properly, even if there are occasional human missteps along the way. For many, the balance is very positive: real progress, a good atmosphere and a strong desire to return.
If you want instant results, you may feel frustrated.
If you accept the process, the wind eventually does its part.
