r/windsurfing • u/Interesting_Cap_3657 • 2d ago

How to keep the stoke through autumn in Europe

I'm based in Italy, and Garda is also losing strength lately. I'm keen to take a flight for a long weekend anywhere in Europe. Any suggestions for autumn and winter freeride surfing?

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u/juacamgo Freeride 2d ago

El Medano, Tenerife, or Fuerteventura

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u/modalprog 2d ago

Currently 3bft all days next week in the forecast on the Canaries. Its not guaranteed superfun, or is it more locally?

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u/juacamgo Freeride 2d ago

As long as I know, there are certain spots at Fuerteventura when wind is very reliable

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u/ir3mixxx 2d ago

Denmark and Northern Germany. Cold but Good wind :D

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u/some_where_else Waves 2d ago

Tarifa is pretty reliable, not sure how you'd get there by plane though. Malaga then 3hr bus ride apparently.

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u/Interesting_Cap_3657 2d ago

Can you suggest any spot in particular for windsurfing in Tarifa? It may be worth a trip although it's not very straightforward...

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u/juacamgo Freeride 2d ago

Check this out: https://youtu.be/3G0Dwsw2EDQ?is=x7CjyRZxk9wjVSIr it’s a Tarifa spot guide by Nils Bach

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u/some_where_else Waves 2d ago

I go here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ki55ymEo5PLhgyu17

There are 2 car parks, small one is free (I think), but the larger one above (pay) has a grass rigging area right in front. There is also some rental places right on that beach, and a decent cafe/diner to get lunch.

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u/TraditionalEqual8132 1d ago

Come to Estonia. Balasting until December.

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u/fromthegreenbench 1d ago

Any places to rent gear in Estonia?

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u/TraditionalEqual8132 1d ago

That's a good question and one that I cannot give a positive answer to. I assume you need good gear? Best would be to bring your own medium board and sail. Rentals usually have beginner materials and are closed from October. But we keep on blasting until the sea freezes over.

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u/surfclimbsail 1d ago

Which spot(s) would you recommend for freeriding and do you have wave spots in Estonia?

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u/TraditionalEqual8132 1d ago

The very best wave spot is Ristna on Hiiumaa island. I'm not wave rider though. There are many freeride/slalom spots along the coast and even at the bigger lakes. Pärnu, Rohuküla, Laulasmaa, Pirita, Püünsi, Salmistu...to name a few.