For the perfect beach getaway, travel during late spring, summer, or early fall. These seasons provide warm, pleasant weather ideal for sunbathing, swimming, and water sports like surfing, kitesurfing, and standup paddling. The waves during these times are typically more consistent and manageable, making them perfect for both beginners and experienced enthusiasts. Coastal regions also come alive with vibrant festivals and activities, ensuring a lively and memorable holiday experience.
Beaches for Winter (Dec - Feb)
Long Beach, Tasmania
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing, Surfing, Snorkeling]
Camp Cove Beach, New South Wales
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Snorkeling]
Agnes Water Main Beach, Queensland
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing, Surfing, Snorkeling]
Dee Why Beach, New South Wales
: Best for [Surfing, Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Carlo Sand Blow, Queensland
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing, Surfing]
Mount Martha Beach South, Victoria
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
West Beach, Western Australia
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing, Surfing]
Coronation Beach, Western Australia
: Best for [Kitesurfing, Windsurfing]
Macmasters Beach, New South Wales
: Best for [Surfing, Standup Paddle]
Beach Bar, Canterbury
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Surfing]
Ninety Mile Beach, Northland
: Best for [Surfing, Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Shelly Beach, New South Wales
: Best for [Surfing, Snorkeling]
Beaches for Spring (Mar - May)
Beaches for Summer (Jun - Aug)
Cleethorpes Beach, England
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Breeze, Stockholms län
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Praia de Monte Clérigo, Faro District
: Best for [Surfing, Standup Paddle]
Sentosa Siloso Beach, Singapore
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing, Snorkeling]
B.E.A.C.H. Noordwijk, Zuid-Holland
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Cala Benirrás, Illes Balears
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Snorkeling]
Sandhamn Halmstad, Halland County
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Hornbaek beach, Hornbæk
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Trot' on the Beach, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
: Best for [Surfing, Kitesurfing, Standup Paddle]
Bredene Beach, Vlaams Gewest
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Platja de Formentor, Illes Balears
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Snorkeling]
Plage des Huttes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Beaches for Fall (Sep - Nov)
Angourie Point Beach, New South Wales
: Best for [Surfing, Standup Paddle]
Famara Beach, Canarias
: Best for [Surfing, Kitesurfing]
Almáciga Beach, Canary Islands
: Best for [Surfing, Kitesurfing]
El Confital, Canarias
: Best for [Surfing, Kitesurfing]
Monkey Mia Conservation Park Visitor Centre, Western Australia
: Best for [Snorkeling]
Playa de Benijo, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
: Best for [Surfing, Kitesurfing]
Crescent Head Lookout, New South Wales
: Best for [Surfing, Standup Paddle]
Carnavon Fascine, Western Australia
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]