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Best tow foiling spots worldwide
13 tow foiling spots and the best months to go.
Find the best time to goTap a spot to see when to go: wind, waves, water temperature, sun and rain in every month, from years of weather statistics.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Top picks over the whole year: Tahiti – Teahupo'o (French Polynesia), Tavarua – Cloudbreak (Fiji) & Oahu – Haleiwa (United States).
- Best this month (October): Tahiti – Teahupo'o, Tavarua – Cloudbreak & Oahu – Haleiwa.
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Where to go tow foiling each month
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Wave height: average daily maximum.
Kanaha Beach Park – MauiHawaii, United States · best January–February, November–DecemberIntermediate and up · 25°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ OGG 0 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
JFMAMJJASOND1.92.11.71.61.51.41.41.41.41.622.1
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Maui – Ho'okipaHawaii, United States · best January–February, November–DecemberAdvanced only · 25°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ OGG 9 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
JFMAMJJASOND1.92.11.71.61.51.41.41.41.41.622.1
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Ericeira – Ribeira d'IlhasLisbon District (Mafra), Portugal · best January–April, October–DecemberIntermediate and up · 16°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CAT 30 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
JFMAMJJASOND32.932.21.71.61.41.61.82.22.62.7
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Jeffreys Bay – SupertubesEastern Cape, South Africa · best all yearAdvanced only · 18°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ PLZ 63 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
JFMAMJJASOND2.72.72.83.13.43.63.73.83.63.12.82.8
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Gold Coast – Snapper RocksQueensland, Australia · best February–MayIntermediate and up · 25°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ OOL 4 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
JFMAMJJASOND1.21.31.41.31.411.21.11.11.211.1
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Santa Cruz – Cowell'sCalifornia, United States · best January–May, October–DecemberBeginner-friendly · 14°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ MRY 45 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
JFMAMJJASOND2.42.62.4221.81.51.41.61.92.22.3
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Tahiti – Teahupo'oTahiti Iti, French Polynesia · best April–NovemberAdvanced only · 27°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ PPT 51 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
JFMAMJJASOND1.81.81.82.22.52.52.52.52.32.32.11.8
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Tavarua – CloudbreakMamanuca Islands, Fiji · best April–SeptemberAdvanced only · 28°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ NAN 30 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
JFMAMJJASOND1.61.71.81.9222.122.11.81.71.6
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Mentawai Islands – MacaronisWest Sumatra, Indonesia · best July–AugustIntermediate and up · 30°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ PDG 225 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
JFMAMJJASOND1.41.31.41.41.51.71.81.91.71.61.41.5
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Margaret River – Surfers PointWestern Australia, Australia · best all yearAdvanced only · 20°C water in season, 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ PER 244 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
JFMAMJJASOND2.22.12.12.22.533.23.12.72.52.12.2
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Nazaré – Praia do NorteLeiria, Portugal · best January–April, October–DecemberAdvanced only · 16°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ LIS 92 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
JFMAMJJASOND2.82.82.82.11.61.51.31.51.72.12.52.5
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Oahu – HaleiwaHawaii, United States · best January–March, November–DecemberIntermediate and up · 25°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ HNL 36 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
JFMAMJJASOND2.42.321.81.71.51.61.51.61.82.12.3
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Mavericks – Half Moon BayCalifornia (San Mateo County), United States · best January–March, May, DecemberAdvanced only · 13°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ SFO 18 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
JFMAMJJASOND22.22.11.81.91.71.41.31.41.61.82
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What is the best tow foiling spot in the world?
By our numbers, Tahiti – Teahupo'o in French Polynesia: 12 good months, best April–November. Next: Tavarua – Cloudbreak & Oahu – Haleiwa.
Where are the most consistent waves for tow foiling?
Jeffreys Bay – Supertubes in South Africa, with 12 months with 1 m+ waves.
Where can I go tow foiling in winter?
With warm water from December to February: Oahu – Haleiwa (United States, 25°C), Kanaha Beach Park – Maui (United States, 25°C) & Maui – Ho'okipa (United States, 25°C).