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)
Cronulla Beach, New South Wales
: Best for [Surfing, Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Cooks Beach Resort, Waikato
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing, Surfing]
Sandon Point Beach, New South Wales
: Best for [Surfing, Standup Paddle]
Te Henga (Bethells Beach), Tāmaki-makau-rau
: Best for [Surfing, Standup Paddle]
Henley Beach Jetty, South Australia
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Greenmount Beach, Queensland
: Best for [Surfing, Standup Paddle]
Little Cove beach, Queensland
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Snorkeling]
Lake Macquarie, New South Wales
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing, Surfing]
Glenelg Beach, South Australia
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Waitarere Fairy Garden Entrance, Manawatū-Whanganui
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing, Surfing]
Onetangi Bay, Auckland
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing, Snorkeling]
Bathers Beach House, Western Australia
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Surfing]
Beaches for Spring (Mar - May)
Beaches for Summer (Jun - Aug)
Old Hunstanton Beach, England
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Ferienhaus Hamptons Beach House - Die FERIENHAUS-AGENTUR, Schleswig-Holstein
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Cala de Roche, Andalusia
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing, Surfing, Snorkeling]
Beach / Sand dunes at Bloemendaal aan Zee, Noord-Holland
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing, Surfing]
Playas de Berbes, Vega y La Sierra, Spain
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Surfing]
Platja de ses Figueretes, Illes Balears
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Snorkeling]
Plage de la Salis, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Seebrücke Pelzerhaken, Neustadt in Holstein
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Playa de Los Lances, Cádiz
: Best for [Kitesurfing, Windsurfing, Standup Paddle]
Juist, Lower Saxony
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Praia da Granja, Porto
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing, Surfing]
Falsterbo strandbad, Skåne län
: 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]