Windsurfing in Italy
6 windsurfing spots in Italy. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for windsurfing.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for windsurfing in Italy: June–September. Then about 6 windy days a month and water around 25°C (no wetsuit).
- Top picks: Chia – Su Giudeu, Porto Pollo & Lake Garda – Torbole.
- For beginners: Porto Pollo & Lake Como – Colico.
Regions
Chia – Su GiudeuSardinia, Italy · best April–OctoberIntermediate and up · 23°C water in season, shorty · ✈ CAG 43 km
Porto PolloSardinia, Italy · best May–SeptemberBeginner-friendly · 23°C water in season, shorty · ✈ OLB 36 km
Lake Garda – TorboleTrentino, Italy · best April–SeptemberIntermediate and up · ✈ VRN 53 km
Lake Como – ColicoLombardy, Italy · best April–SeptemberBeginner-friendly · ✈ LUG 38 km
Lake Garda – CampioneLombardy, Italy · best April–SeptemberIntermediate and up · ✈ VRN 41 km
Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Month by month in Italy
| Month | Windy days | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 12 | 15°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 11°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 9 | 15°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 13°C |
| MarchMar | 12 | 15°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 15°C |
| AprilApr | 9 | 16°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 18°C |
| MayMay | 7 | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 22°C |
| JuneJun | 4 | 23°C | shorty | 28°C |
| JulyJul | 8 | 26°C | no wetsuit | 30°C |
| AugustAug | 7 | 27°C | no wetsuit | 30°C |
| SeptemberSep | 5 | 25°C | no wetsuit | 26°C |
| OctoberOct | 6 | 23°C | shorty | 22°C |
| NovemberNov | 10 | 20°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 16°C |
| DecemberDec | 9 | 17°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 13°C |
Averages of the 6 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for windsurfing in Italy?
Best time for windsurfing in Italy: June–September. Then about 6 windy days a month and water around 25°C (no wetsuit).
What wetsuit do I need in Italy?
It depends on the month: about 27°C water in August (no wetsuit) and about 15°C in February (5/4 wetsuit and boots).
Is Italy good for beginners?
Yes, these spots suit beginners: Porto Pollo & Lake Como – Colico.
Which airport is closest?
Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG), 43 km from Chia – Su Giudeu; Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB), 36 km from Porto Pollo; Verona Villafranca Valerio Catullo Airport (VRN), 53 km from Lake Garda – Torbole.