Spots & areas

International

- 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

- 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

- 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 standing waters to enjoy and learn

- In Hanstholm, camping in the harbour area is prohibited, legal overnight stays cost 170 kroner via QR code, penalties for wild camping 650 kroner.
- The fee only allows overnight stays, not camping; camping chairs, barbecues or children's toys are still subject to penalties.
- In Nørre Vorupør, central car parks have a height restriction of 2.0 m; larger vehicles must use the eastern car parks.

Denmark: Height restriction in Nørre Vorupør, overnight fee in Hanstholm

Lakes and fjords in Cold Hawaii: the best shallow water spots in the north of Denmark

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

- 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

- Karpathos in the southern Aegean offers daily strong wind conditions thanks to constant meltemi and is considered a paradise for wind sports.
- The photographer documents the surfing community and professionals at spots such as Devil's Bay, Chicken Bay, Gun Bay, Arkasa, Luv Spot and Secret Spot.
- The island combines tough wind sports conditions, rough nature studio and quiet holiday moments and becomes a recurring place of strength and encounters for him.

Report Greece: Karpathos - In the rhythm of the Meltemi

Greece

- Thanks to the local wind systems Vento (north wind) and Ora (south thermal), Lake Garda offers very good windfoil conditions almost every day.  
- Wind and waves vary greatly depending on the spot; microclimates make accurate predictions difficult, experience and observation are crucial.  
- Spots such as Malcesine, Capo Reamol, Conca d'Oro or Al Pra cover a broad spectrum from strong morning winds to winter conditions.

Wingfoiling on Lake Garda: between Ora, Vento and endless foil sessions - the best spots on Lake Garda

- 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: Sweden - the best windsurfing spots on the west coast

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

Sweden

- Thanks to its mild climate, trade winds and varied coastline, Tenerife offers a wide range of conditions for various board sports all year round.  
- El Médano is an international centre for windsurfing and kitesurfing; the north/north-west offers powerful waves, while the south offers more moderate spots for beginners.  
- Major events include the Las Américas Pro surf festival and the Windsurf Grand Slam; the whale sanctuary between Teno and Rasca allows for respectful wildlife watching.

Place to be: Tenerife - a year-round destination with character

- Gran Canaria offers a wide range of water activities all year round along 230 kilometres of coastline, from sailing, jet skiing and surfing to whale and dolphin watching.  
- Numerous specialised providers organise experiences such as catamaran tours, parasailing, deep-sea fishing, submarine trips and ferry connections between ports.  
- Gran Canaria Blue accommodation ranges from family flats to adults-only hotels, mostly with sea views, spa and thalassotherapy facilities close to the main beach resorts.

Gran Canaria Blue: The sea at the centre of your holiday

Spain

- Wild camping is prohibited in the Netherlands, with fines of up to 500 euros; numerous campsites with direct access to water are the alternative.  
- IJsselmeer and Veluwemeer spots plus Veerse Meer are presented, where campers can access the water directly from the site on foot with a board.  
- The spots mainly offer shallow shallow water for beginners and intermediates, some chop and small waves; wind direction and gusts vary depending on the location.

Camping tips right by the spot: campsites for surfers in the Netherlands

Thurso, John o`Groats and Moray Firth: "Dinner is at two o`clock!" - Unusual road trip to Scotland

Other Europe

- A portrait of remote windsurfing spots from Madagascar to Vietnam with outstanding conditions that can only be reached with a great deal of travelling.  
- Many spots offer exceptional wave or flat water conditions, but require physical exertion, long journeys or difficult logistics.  
- Natural phenomena such as algae in Lake George or Caribbean-like lagoons on Crete and the Glénan Islands add to the appeal of these rarely surfable locations.

Gallery: The most remote dream spots in the world

- 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.

Travelling: Mauritius in winter? Much better than its reputation

Overseas

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

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International spots & areas

Wave spots
Gentle giants – the best spots for beginners

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

Shallow water paradises
Ten standing waters to enjoy and learn

Denmark

Denmark
Height restriction in Nørre Vorupør, overnight fee in Hanstholm

Lakes and fjords in Cold Hawaii
The best shallow water spots in the north of Denmark

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

Spot Guide
Windsurfing on Paros - old spots in new splendour

Report Greece
Karpathos - In the rhythm of the Meltemi

Italy

Wingfoiling on Lake Garda
Between Ora, Vento and endless foil sessions - the best spots on Lake Garda

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
Sweden - the best windsurfing spots on the west coast

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

Spain

Place to be
Tenerife - a year-round destination with character

Gran Canaria Blue
The sea at the centre of your holiday

Other Europe

Camping tips right by the spot
Campsites for surfers in the Netherlands

Thurso, John o`Groats and Moray Firth
"Dinner is at two o`clock!" - Unusual road trip to Scotland

Overseas

Gallery
The most remote dream spots in the world

Travelling
Mauritius in winter? Much better than its reputation

International spots & areas

Wave spotsGentle giants – the best spots for beginners

Trip SwedenWindsurfing trip to Gotland - the end of the world

Shallow water paradisesTen standing waters to enjoy and learn

Denmark

DenmarkHeight restriction in Nørre Vorupør, overnight fee in Hanstholm

Lakes and fjords in Cold HawaiiThe best shallow water spots in the north of Denmark

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

Spot GuideWindsurfing on Paros - old spots in new splendour

Report GreeceKarpathos - In the rhythm of the Meltemi

Italy

Wingfoiling on Lake GardaBetween Ora, Vento and endless foil sessions - the best spots on Lake Garda

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 guideSweden - the best windsurfing spots on the west coast

Spot Guide Southern SwedenPerfect spots for beginners and pros in Skåne

Spain

Place to beTenerife - a year-round destination with character

Gran Canaria BlueThe sea at the centre of your holiday

Other Europe

Camping tips right by the spotCampsites for surfers in the Netherlands

Thurso, John o`Groats and Moray Firth"Dinner is at two o`clock!" - Unusual road trip to Scotland

Overseas

GalleryThe most remote dream spots in the world

TravellingMauritius in winter? Much better than its reputation

Wave spots
Gentle giants – the best spots for beginners

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

Shallow water paradises
Ten standing waters to enjoy and learn

Denmark
Height restriction in Nørre Vorupør, overnight fee in Hanstholm

Lakes and fjords in Cold Hawaii
The best shallow water spots in the north of Denmark

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

Spot Guide
Windsurfing on Paros - old spots in new splendour

Report Greece
Karpathos - In the rhythm of the Meltemi

Wingfoiling on Lake Garda
Between Ora, Vento and endless foil sessions - the best spots on Lake Garda

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
Sweden - the best windsurfing spots on the west coast

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

Place to be
Tenerife - a year-round destination with character

Gran Canaria Blue
The sea at the centre of your holiday

Camping tips right by the spot
Campsites for surfers in the Netherlands

Thurso, John o`Groats and Moray Firth
"Dinner is at two o`clock!" - Unusual road trip to Scotland

Gallery
The most remote dream spots in the world

Travelling
Mauritius in winter? Much better than its reputation