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- The guide features numerous Danish campsites situated right next to surf spots, within easy reach of the North Sea and the Baltic Sea.
- The spots mainly offer shallow, flat-water areas, some with moderate to powerful waves for windsurfers, kitesurfers and wingfoilers.
- Many sites have surf schools, equipment hire and family-friendly facilities, allowing you to go ‘straight from bed to board’ in various wind directions.

Camping tips: Campsites for surfers – from bed to board in Denmark

- Standing areas offer shallow, mostly shallow water, low swell and a high level of safety for beginners and intermediates in windsurfing.  
- The spots presented range from inland areas and Baltic Sea bays to Caribbean and Egyptian lagoons, some of which have a year-round wind season.  
- Many spots have surf schools, hire centres, campsites or resorts, making surf sessions convenient and logistically simple.

Shallow-water paradises: Ten spots for standing and enjoying yourself whilst learning

- Despite having fewer windy days than the Canary Islands, the Balearic Islands offer a wide range of windsurfing options, particularly in Mallorca, Menorca and Formentera.  
- Light to moderate thermal winds characterise spring and summer, whilst in winter low-pressure systems bring strong winds and bring wave spots to life.  
- Ibiza has comparatively little wind and hardly any equipment for hire, whilst Mallorca, Menorca and Formentera have vibrant scenes and several surf centres.

Mallorca, Menorca, Formentera and Ibiza: windsurfing in the Balearic Islands – more than just Mallorca?

- This guide presents eight windsurfing wave spots around the world that offer relatively beginner-friendly conditions despite the surf.
- What they have in common are shallow, often sandy entry points, moderately breaking waves, plenty of space on the leeward side and, in most cases, a lack of rocks in the main area.
- The spots cover different wind directions, climate zones and levels of infrastructure, thus allowing for progressive learning from flat water to reef waves.

Wave spots: Gentle giants – the best spots for beginners

- A 61-year-old German wingfoiler was rescued from the North Sea shortly before nightfall following a search lasting several hours.
- The search near Hanstholm involved the JRCC, the police and emergency services, using helicopters, boats and land vehicles.
- The man was taken to Aalborg Hospital suffering from hypothermia; the causes of the emergency remain unclear, and advice is being given on safety equipment and choice of spot.

Rescue operation: Missing wingfoiler off Hanstholm – rescued after 10 hours at sea

Denmark

- Europe's big wave spots, especially in Brittany, are in no way inferior to Hawaii's conditions in winter 2025.
- Traversa and team surf Île de Vierge and Île-aux-Vaches in extreme, sometimes chaotic conditions, including broken equipment.
- Bretons live to the rhythm of the ocean; storms attract spectators, the atmosphere on the beach remains friendly despite the extreme conditions.

Gallery: Thomas Traversa on a big wave mission in Brittany

Start of the season: ten spot tips for the Easter holidays

France

Glénan Islands: Boat trip to the Breton paradise - the luxury of simplicity

Spot guide South of France: The best windsurfing spots around Marseille

- Thanks to the Meltemi and thermal winds, Karpathos has a very high probability of wind during the summer months, although the number of days with extreme storms is decreasing.  
- The island has evolved from a strong-wind destination to a family-friendly spot, offering a wide variety of locations ranging from flat water and shallow areas to chop and swell.  
- A construction boom and new accommodation are improving the infrastructure, though this is making the wind near the shore somewhat more gusty in places; alternative activities include visiting traditional villages and going on excursions.

Greece Spot Guide: The best windsurfing spots on Karpathos

- Paros is experiencing a comeback as a windsurfing destination for professionals and families thanks to its expanded airport, stable Meltemi and diverse spots.
- In the high season, Meltemi and local jet effects offer over 70 % gliding wind, from flat water areas to challenging wave spots.
- Good infrastructure with surf centres, accommodation, campsites and alternative programmes make Paros attractive despite the heat and rubbish problems.

Spot Guide: Windsurfing on Paros - old spots in new splendour

Greece

- In 2026, the Province of Trento purchased the Casa della Trota ruins for 2.3 million euros; demolition work is due to begin in October 2027.
- Dilapidated sections will be demolished, whilst the historic 18th-century core of the building is to be preserved and restored.
- The Strada del Ponale and Ciclovia del Garda will benefit from improved links to the lakeshore, access to the water and a new 300-metre section of cycle path.

A derelict building and photo opportunity: Casa della Trota (“Ponale”) on Lake Garda is being demolished

- Italian windsurfing spots with campsites directly on or very close to the water for short distances "from bed to board" are presented.
- Lakes and coasts mentioned: Lago di Santa Croce, Lago di Cavazzo, Lake Garda/Torbole, Gargano as well as Porto Pollo and Sa Barra in Sardinia.
- Typical wind directions, thermal times, wind season and suitable campsites with different conditions are described for each spot.

Camping by the water: From bed to board – camping tips in Italy

Italy

- At the beginning of April, an extremely strong bora caused a state of emergency on Croatia's Adriatic coast for several days.  
- Wind speeds of up to 192 km/h were measured on the island of Rab and the bridge over the Tihi Canal was partially closed on Krk.  
- A caravan was overturned by a gale-force gust on the bridge, while water sports enthusiasts surfed in the Punat lagoon with minimal equipment.

Gallery: Infernal! Pictures of the bora storm on Krk

- Croatia offers several windsurfing hotspots with campsites right on the water and direct access to the board.  
- Premantura, Lošinj, Brač, Pelješac and Dugi Otok offer bora, scirocco or thermals with mostly moderate wind speeds, depending on the season.  
- The spots differ in terms of wave pattern, suitability for freeride, foil or surf as well as infrastructure such as surf schools and family campsites.

Camping tips: Camping directly at the surf spot - the best places in Croatia

Croatia

Moledo/Portugal: Flat water and waves at the Mainpeak wingsurfing school

Spotguide Portugal-South: The best surf spots around Sagres

Portugal

Spot Guide: Southern Sweden – Perfect spots for beginners and pros in Skåne

- Three windsurfers travel to Gotland/Fårö in December, lured by forecasts of 5-6 m waves, 35-40 knots and 0-2 °C.
- The long journey and search for a spot brings extreme, sometimes unsurfable storms, onshore conditions, dangerous reef breaks and icy cold.
- At the end of the day, you realise that you have to respect your limits and experience the character of the journey and nature more intensely than perfect sessions.

Trip Sweden: Windsurfing trip to Gotland - the end of the world

Sweden

- Gran Canaria bietet neben dem ruppigen Pozo ruhigere Spots wie Bahia de Formas und Bahia Feliz für Anfänger, Freerider und Speedsurfer.
- Vargas ist ein variabler Wavespot mit teils besseren Wellen als Pozo, bietet je nach Swell auch Bump-&-Jump-Bedingungen und getrennte Bereiche für Nutzer.
- Rund 300 Tage im Jahr herrschen perfekte Windsurf-Bedingungen, mit Sommerfokus auf Pozo und Winterfokus auf Playa del Ingles und Bahia Feliz.

Spot-Tipps von Björn DunkerbeckPozos sanfte Nachbarn - Freeriden auf Gran Canaria

- Trip to Gran Canaria characterised by the failure of the north-east trade wind and storm Therese with hurricane, strong winds and unusual south-westerly winds.
- Several challenging windsurfing sessions at spots such as Pozo, Salinas and Castillo, including equipment damage, injuries and professional level on the water.
- Despite storm damage, closures and beach rubbish: seven out of ten days of wind, positive results and praise for the organisation by Pozowinds.

Travel: Storm Therese on Gran Canaria - Travel report by Arne Wolf

Spain

- Autumn is considered the ideal time for windsurfing in Europe: a high chance of storms, water that is still relatively warm, and plenty of uncrowded spots outside the peak season.
- The destinations listed cater for all ability levels: from flat-water and beginner spots to challenging wave spots with stormy conditions.
- Spots range from Zeeland, the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, through Scandinavia, the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, to Tarifa and Sardinia, some of which have specific seasonal timings.

Autumn half-term: Ten top tips for autumn

- The Tjeukemeer is Friesland’s largest inland lake, largely a shallow area (up to 2.2 m deep), with firm sandy bottoms and hardly any obstacles.  
- Spot Rohel offers good access with free parking, facilities, an official launch point and is suitable for sailing in almost all wind directions.  
- The area is a particularly good alternative to the IJsselmeer when the wind is from the east; it warms up quickly due to its shallow depth, although surf schools are only available on the IJsselmeer.

A hidden gem for windsurfing in Friesland, the Netherlands: Tjeukemeer spot guide – a windsurfing spot in the shadow of the classics

Other Europe

- The family travelled to Mauritius at the height of winter, contrary to the usual recommendations, and found very good windsurfing conditions almost every day.  
- In addition to windsurfing, they used tropical forests, national parks, animal reserves and beaches to organise windless days.  
- In Le Morne, the lagoon offered stronger winds, clean waves and a warm climate, but with challenging conditions outside the lagoon.

Travel: Mauritius in winter? Much better than its reputation suggests

- Maui is now extremely expensive, densely built-up and characterised by a property boom, long commutes and high costs for accommodation, cars and equipment.  
- Windsurfing is centred on two spots: the risky, challenging Hookipa and the more relaxed Kanaha, with its excellent facilities, which serves as a ‘playground’.  
- Despite the dangers, costs, unpredictable wind and lack of nightlife, Maui continues to attract visitors – fuelled by memories, the proximity to celebrities and those rare ‘epic days’.

Hookipa, Kanaha, Spreckelsville: Maui – Myth and Reality of the Dream Island

Overseas

The best windsurfing spots in the world - from A for Australia to Z for Cyprus

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International spots & areas

Camping tips
Campsites for surfers – from bed to board in Denmark

Shallow-water paradises
Ten spots for standing and enjoying yourself whilst learning

Mallorca, Menorca, Formentera and Ibiza
Windsurfing in the Balearic Islands – more than just Mallorca?

Denmark

Wave spots
Gentle giants – the best spots for beginners

Rescue operation
Missing wingfoiler off Hanstholm – rescued after 10 hours at sea

France

Gallery
Thomas Traversa on a big wave mission in Brittany

Start of the season
Ten spot tips for the Easter holidays

Glénan Islands
Boat trip to the Breton paradise - the luxury of simplicity

Spot guide South of France
The best windsurfing spots around Marseille

Greece

Greece Spot Guide
The best windsurfing spots on Karpathos

Spot Guide
Windsurfing on Paros - old spots in new splendour

Italy

A derelict building and photo opportunity
Casa della Trota (“Ponale”) on Lake Garda is being demolished

Camping by the water
From bed to board – camping tips in Italy

Croatia

Gallery
Infernal! Pictures of the bora storm on Krk

Camping tips
Camping directly at the surf spot - the best places in Croatia

Portugal

Moledo/Portugal
Flat water and waves at the Mainpeak wingsurfing school

Spotguide Portugal-South
The best surf spots around Sagres

Sweden

Spot Guide
Southern Sweden – Perfect spots for beginners and pros in Skåne

Trip Sweden
Windsurfing trip to Gotland - the end of the world

Spain

Spot-Tipps von Björn DunkerbeckPozos sanfte Nachbarn - Freeriden auf Gran Canaria

Travel
Storm Therese on Gran Canaria - Travel report by Arne Wolf

Other Europe

Autumn half-term
Ten top tips for autumn

A hidden gem for windsurfing in Friesland, the Netherlands
Tjeukemeer spot guide – a windsurfing spot in the shadow of the classics

Overseas

Travel
Mauritius in winter? Much better than its reputation suggests

Hookipa, Kanaha, Spreckelsville
Maui – Myth and Reality of the Dream Island

International spots & areas

Camping tipsCampsites for surfers – from bed to board in Denmark

Shallow-water paradisesTen spots for standing and enjoying yourself whilst learning

Mallorca, Menorca, Formentera and IbizaWindsurfing in the Balearic Islands – more than just Mallorca?

Denmark

Wave spotsGentle giants – the best spots for beginners

Rescue operationMissing wingfoiler off Hanstholm – rescued after 10 hours at sea

France

GalleryThomas Traversa on a big wave mission in Brittany

Start of the seasonTen spot tips for the Easter holidays

Glénan IslandsBoat trip to the Breton paradise - the luxury of simplicity

Spot guide South of FranceThe best windsurfing spots around Marseille

Greece

Greece Spot GuideThe best windsurfing spots on Karpathos

Spot GuideWindsurfing on Paros - old spots in new splendour

Italy

A derelict building and photo opportunityCasa della Trota (“Ponale”) on Lake Garda is being demolished

Camping by the waterFrom bed to board – camping tips in Italy

Croatia

GalleryInfernal! Pictures of the bora storm on Krk

Camping tipsCamping directly at the surf spot - the best places in Croatia

Portugal

Moledo/PortugalFlat water and waves at the Mainpeak wingsurfing school

Spotguide Portugal-SouthThe best surf spots around Sagres

Sweden

Spot GuideSouthern Sweden – Perfect spots for beginners and pros in Skåne

Trip SwedenWindsurfing trip to Gotland - the end of the world

Spain

Spot-Tipps von Björn DunkerbeckPozos sanfte Nachbarn - Freeriden auf Gran Canaria

TravelStorm Therese on Gran Canaria - Travel report by Arne Wolf

Other Europe

Autumn half-termTen top tips for autumn

A hidden gem for windsurfing in Friesland, the NetherlandsTjeukemeer spot guide – a windsurfing spot in the shadow of the classics

Overseas

TravelMauritius in winter? Much better than its reputation suggests

Hookipa, Kanaha, SpreckelsvilleMaui – Myth and Reality of the Dream Island

Camping tips
Campsites for surfers – from bed to board in Denmark

Shallow-water paradises
Ten spots for standing and enjoying yourself whilst learning

Mallorca, Menorca, Formentera and Ibiza
Windsurfing in the Balearic Islands – more than just Mallorca?

Wave spots
Gentle giants – the best spots for beginners

Rescue operation
Missing wingfoiler off Hanstholm – rescued after 10 hours at sea

Gallery
Thomas Traversa on a big wave mission in Brittany

Start of the season
Ten spot tips for the Easter holidays

Glénan Islands
Boat trip to the Breton paradise - the luxury of simplicity

Spot guide South of France
The best windsurfing spots around Marseille

Greece Spot Guide
The best windsurfing spots on Karpathos

Spot Guide
Windsurfing on Paros - old spots in new splendour

A derelict building and photo opportunity
Casa della Trota (“Ponale”) on Lake Garda is being demolished

Camping by the water
From bed to board – camping tips in Italy

Gallery
Infernal! Pictures of the bora storm on Krk

Camping tips
Camping directly at the surf spot - the best places in Croatia

Moledo/Portugal
Flat water and waves at the Mainpeak wingsurfing school

Spotguide Portugal-South
The best surf spots around Sagres

Spot Guide
Southern Sweden – Perfect spots for beginners and pros in Skåne

Trip Sweden
Windsurfing trip to Gotland - the end of the world

Travel
Storm Therese on Gran Canaria - Travel report by Arne Wolf

Autumn half-term
Ten top tips for autumn

A hidden gem for windsurfing in Friesland, the Netherlands
Tjeukemeer spot guide – a windsurfing spot in the shadow of the classics

Travel
Mauritius in winter? Much better than its reputation suggests

Hookipa, Kanaha, Spreckelsville
Maui – Myth and Reality of the Dream Island