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)
North Beach Christchurch, Canterbury
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing, Surfing]
Beach Hotel Burnie, Tasmania
: Best for [Surfing, Standup Paddle]
Torquay Beach, Victoria
: Best for [Surfing, Standup Paddle]
Torquay Beach, Victoria
: Best for [Surfing, Standup Paddle]
Noosa Heads Main Beach, Queensland
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Surfing]
Copacabana Beach, New South Wales
: Best for [Surfing, Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Lorne Beach, Victoria
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Surfing]
Bronte Beach, New South Wales
: Best for [Surfing, Standup Paddle]
Coolangatta Beach, Queensland
: Best for [Surfing, Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Coolangatta Beach, Queensland
: Best for [Surfing, Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Merewether Beach, New South Wales
: Best for [Surfing, Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Cronulla Beach, New South Wales
: Best for [Surfing, Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Beaches for Spring (Mar - May)
Beaches for Summer (Jun - Aug)
Praia do Zavial, Faro District
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Snorkeling]
Praia de Ofir, Braga
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing, Surfing]
Sennen Cove, United Kingdom
: Best for [Surfing, Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Platja de ses Salines, Spain
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Cotton Beach Club Ibiza, Illes Balears
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing, Snorkeling]
Playa de los Caños de Meca, Andalucía
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing, Surfing]
Cala d’Hort, Balearic Islands
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Snorkeling]
Evi Beach Egmond aan Zee, Noord-Holland
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing, Surfing]
Godewind Park, Schleswig-Holstein
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Plage de Bodri, Corse
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing, Snorkeling]
Playa Zipolite, Oaxaca
: Best for [Surfing]
Margate Beach, England
: 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]