Overview

Isola Tavolara is one of the most spectacular settings for kitesurf in Sardinia. Riding takes place in the channel between the Sardinian coast and the impressive limestone monolith of Tavolara island, which rises 565m from the sea. The Maestrale funnels through this channel, creating powerful and consistent wind. The water is crystal clear and the scenery simply breathtaking. A destination spot that combines exceptional riding with unforgettable views. Note that part of the island is a military zone.

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Sardinia | Isola Tavolara: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

104h

in May · 17 rideable days

Wind is uneven from month to month: the best months are May, September and March, at 16 rideable days and 22 °C. The low point is January, at 6.5 days.

Rideable days per month

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 60%13-20 knots · 38%21-30 knots · 2%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 60% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 15 °C. The wettest month is January, with 100 mm.

Monthly averages: Sardinia | Isola Tavolara

Monthly averages — Sardinia | Isola Tavolara — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	6.5	48 h	15 °C	100 mm
February	11.0	66 h	16 °C	62 mm
March	14.5	113 h	17 °C	66 mm
April	11.5	98 h	19 °C	42 mm
May	17.0	104 h	22 °C	38 mm
June	12.5	88 h	27 °C	6 mm
July	11.5	83 h	30 °C	7 mm
August	11.5	85 h	30 °C	5 mm
September	16.0	117 h	27 °C	43 mm
October	13.5	79 h	22 °C	59 mm
November	11.0	72 h	18 °C	57 mm
December	10.5	62 h	15 °C	82 mm

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Technical details of Sardinia | Isola Tavolara spot

The spot works with winds from SE, SSE, WNW, NW.

Depending on conditions: N, S, NNW.

RideableDepending on conditions Not rideable

Spot functioning

Isola Tavolara is accessed by ferry from Porto San Paolo. The spot is on the sandy beach facing the mainland, on the northwest tip of the island. Self-managed, no infrastructure on the island. Time your session around the ferry schedule and plan your return carefully. Riders typically set up at the main beach near the small village.

Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Open year-round. Main season: June to September. Ferry service from Porto San Paolo runs from June to September — check timetables in advance. The island is a protected military and natural zone — some areas are permanently off-limits.
Required level: Advanced

On the water

Open sea with chop of 0.4 to 1m in Maestrale conditions. Rocky bottom in places — stay in the sandy channels. The channel between Tavolara and the mainland creates some confused sea state in strong winds. Water is very clear. Views of the 560m limestone cliffs are spectacular from the water.

Parking

Parking in Porto San Paolo or Capo Ceraso, accessible from the SS125. The spot is best accessed by water taxi from Porto San Paolo. No direct car access to the riding area.

Wind specificities

Isola Tavolara sits in the middle of the channel between the Sardinian coast and the open Tyrrhenian Sea. The Maestrale is channelled and accelerated between the island and the coast, producing strong and consistent conditions. Northeast thermal sea breeze is also reliable on summer afternoons. The island itself provides some shelter on the eastern side but the northwest-facing beach is fully exposed. Wind can be gusty due to the island's steep topography.

Hazards

Military zone — riding is prohibited near the restricted areas of the island. Boat traffic from the Porto San Paolo ferry. Strong wind acceleration in the channel between Tavolara and the mainland. Check regulations before heading out.

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