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Tropical Corner wingfoil, windsurf and windfoil spot
Switzerland · Genève
Overview
Tropical Corner is the last true windsurfing centre in the Geneva region and one of Switzerland's largest SUP centres. Founded in 1981 as a windsurfing school, the centre has evolved to offer windsurfing, wingfoil, windfoil, SUP and pump foil. Located at Quai de Cologny 9 (1223 Cologny), right on the shores of Lake Geneva, it offers stunning views of the lake and the Jet d'Eau fountain.
The centre provides private and group lessons for all levels from age 7, along with premium equipment rental (Neilpryde, JP Australia, Windsurfer). Boards range from 80L to 240L and sails from 1.0m² to 8.2m², renewed annually with the latest models. Seasonal subscriptions are available, combining windsurfing with SUP or foil access.
In summer (July-August), group courses for young people aged 8 to 17 are organised in partnership with the Geneva Sports Service. No membership fees required. The atmosphere is relaxed with a friendly terrace to unwind between sessions.
Spot forecast for Tropical Corner
Sunrise 07:59 · Sunset 18:40
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Tropical Corner: when to go?
Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)
100h
in March · 13.5 rideable days
Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are June, March and July, at 15 rideable days and 22 °C. The low point is December, at 6 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 96% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is December, at 6 °C. The wettest month is September, with 156 mm.
Monthly averages: Tropical Corner
| Month | Rideable days | Usable wind | Temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.0 | 92 h | 7 °C | 127 mm |
| February | 7.5 | 43 h | 9 °C | 46 mm |
| March | 13.5 | 100 h | 13 °C | 41 mm |
| April | 12.5 | 107 h | 16 °C | 81 mm |
| May | 10.5 | 90 h | 20 °C | 124 mm |
| June | 18.0 | 118 h | 26 °C | 130 mm |
| July | 13.5 | 77 h | 27 °C | 82 mm |
| August | 9.5 | 58 h | 29 °C | 61 mm |
| September | 10.0 | 81 h | 20 °C | 156 mm |
| October | 8.0 | 74 h | 16 °C | 126 mm |
| November | 7.0 | 52 h | 10 °C | 96 mm |
| December | 6.0 | 35 h | 6 °C | 58 mm |
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Technical details of Tropical Corner spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.
Local association recommendations
Tropical Corner — Phone: +41 22 786 16 79 — Email: info@trop.ch — Instagram: @tropicalgeneva — Website: trop.ch
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Beginner
Parking
Underground parking beneath the complex. Address: Quai de Cologny 9, 1223 Cologny.
Wind specificities
The spot mainly works with the Bise (northeast wind), which can generate nice chop on the lake. The southwest wind is also rideable but comes in gusts and is disrupted by the city of Geneva. On rare occasions, the Joran wind can come in (usually late afternoon): it arrives suddenly, blows strong but never lasts very long — don't venture too far as you'll be able to ride the lake lengthwise.
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