Best windsurfing spots in Italy
The best windsurfing spots in Italy over the whole year.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for windsurfing in Italy: July–September. Then about 6 windy days a month and water around 26°C (no wetsuit).
- Top picks: Chia – Su Giudeu, Porto Pollo & Sardinia – Capo Mannu.
- For beginners: Porto Pollo.
Porto PolloSardinia · best May–September3 good monthsBeginner-friendly · 23°C water in season, shorty · ✈ OLB 36 km2
Chia – Su GiudeuSardinia · best April–October0 good monthsIntermediate and up · 23°C water in season, shorty · ✈ CAG 43 km3
Sardinia – Capo MannuSardinia · best January–April, October–December0 good monthsAdvanced only · 17°C water in season, 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ AHO 67 kmThe best windsurfing spots in Italy, ranked by windy days through the year, warm water and the number of good months, from years of weather data. 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 | 11 | 15°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 14°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 8 | 15°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 15°C |
| MarchMar | 11 | 15°C | 5/4 wetsuit and boots | 16°C |
| AprilApr | 9 | 16°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 19°C |
| MayMay | 6 | 18°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 22°C |
| JuneJun | 5 | 23°C | shorty | 28°C |
| JulyJul | 7 | 25°C | no wetsuit | 31°C |
| AugustAug | 7 | 26°C | no wetsuit | 31°C |
| SeptemberSep | 5 | 25°C | no wetsuit | 28°C |
| OctoberOct | 6 | 22°C | shorty | 24°C |
| NovemberNov | 10 | 20°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 19°C |
| DecemberDec | 8 | 17°C | 4/3 wetsuit | 16°C |
Averages of the 3 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: July–September. Then about 6 windy days a month and water around 26°C (no wetsuit).
What wetsuit do I need in Italy?
It depends on the month: about 26°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.
Which airport is closest?
Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG), 43 km from Chia – Su Giudeu; Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB), 36 km from Porto Pollo; Alghero-Fertilia Airport (AHO), 67 km from Sardinia – Capo Mannu.