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)
Maroubra Beach, New South Wales
: Best for [Surfing, Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Pambula Rivermouth, New South Wales
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Surfing]
Newport Beach, New South Wales
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Surfing]
New Brighton Pier, Canterbury
: Best for [Surfing, Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
The Beach Bakery on King, South Australia
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Snorkeling]
Freshwater Beach, New South Wales
: Best for [Surfing, Standup Paddle]
Cabbage Tree Basin, New South Wales
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Snorkeling]
Currumbin Creek, Queensland
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing, Surfing]
Hahei Beach, Waikato
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Snorkeling]
Sancho Beach, State of Pernambuco
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing, Surfing]
North Bondi Beach, New South Wales
: Best for [Surfing, Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Margate Beach, Queensland
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing, Surfing]
Beaches for Spring (Mar - May)
Beaches for Summer (Jun - Aug)
Strandpaviljoen De Zeeuwse Rivièra, Zeeland
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Plage de l'Ostriconi, Corse
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing, Surfing, Snorkeling]
Surf Shack, Skåne län
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing, Surfing]
SEA LIFE Timmendorfer beach, Schleswig-Holstein
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing]
Restaurant Atzaró Beach Cala Nova, Islas Baleares
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing, Snorkeling]
Restaurant Atzaró Beach Cala Nova, Islas Baleares
: Best for [Standup Paddle, Kitesurfing, Snorkeling]
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]
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]