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)
Onetangi Beach, Auckland
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing, Surfing, Snorkeling]
Wategos Beach, New South Wales
: Best for [Surfing, Standup Paddle]
South Curl Curl Beach, New South Wales
: Best for [Surfing, Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Mission Beach Hideaway Holiday Village, Queensland
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Snorkeling]
The Mole (sea wall), Otago
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing, Surfing]
Palm Beach, Auckland
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing, Surfing]
Iluka Beach, Jervis Bay Territory
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Surfing]
Omaha Beach, Auckland
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing, Surfing]
Noosa River, Queensland
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing, Wing Foiling]
Roseville Marina Beach, New South Wales
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Ocean Beach Motor Lodge, Gisborne
: Best for [Surfing, Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Narrabeen Beach, New South Wales
: Best for [Surfing, Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Beaches for Spring (Mar - May)
Beaches for Summer (Jun - Aug)
Hundestrand, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Plage De L'arquet, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Las Lajas Beach, Canary Islands
: Best for [Kitesurfing, Windsurfing]
Fehmarn, Schleswig-Holstein
: Best for [Kitesurfing, Windsurfing]
Playa de las Américas, Canary Islands
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing, Windsurfing]
Plage d'Arone, Corse
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Snorkeling]
Westende Beach, Vlaams Gewest
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Lift Sellin Pier, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Plage la Torche-Tronoën, Bretagne
: Best for [Kitesurfing, Surfing]
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]
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]