Best beaches for windsurfing

Windsurfing flips the script — you want wind. Swell rewards a steady breeze with manageable chop so you can get planing.

Best beaches for windsurfing right now

• Honopū Beach, Hanalei, HI — 5 / 5 for windsurfing
• Kalalau Beach, Hanalei, HI — 5 / 5 for windsurfing
• Hanakapiʻai Beach, Hanalei, HI — 5 / 5 for windsurfing
• Tunnels Beach, Ha‘ena, HI — 5 / 5 for windsurfing
• Ha'ena Beach (Hāʻena), Ha‘ena, HI — 5 / 5 for windsurfing
• Keʻe Beach, Ha‘ena, HI — 5 / 5 for windsurfing

Ideal conditions for windsurfing

• Steady, moderate-to-strong wind
• Workable chop
• Mild temperature

Swell rates every US beach 0–5 for windsurfing from live marine and weather data, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can find the best beach for windsurfing near you right now. Find beaches near you or browse by state.