Chia
Italy · Windsurf · Surfing
- Best winds NW (Mistral, offshore)
- Level Intermediate · Pro
- Water Waves
- Best months Sep–Apr
About this spot
South coast of Sardinia: a bay with very fine, gently sloping sand, framed by a rocky outcrop on the left and a rocky island on the right. Chia is considered the island's southern windsurf capital. In Mistral from the northwest the wind sits side-offshore to offshore and smooths the water – the best conditions for wave freeriders and racers. Right next door lie Cala Cipolla and Su Giudeu beach with further wave sections.
What brings the cleanest waves? The Scirocco from southerly directions builds proper swell here quickly, which can reach 2 to 3 metres and send clean lines towards the coast; the swell often holds for 2 to 3 days after the wind. The waves break early in the bay and run out as whitewater, but deliver a solid shorebreak. Best season is September to April. Chia suits advanced windsurfers and wave surfers after offshore Mistral and honest Mediterranean swell.
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Wind & weather through the year
According to model data for 2021–2025, January is the windiest month: on 37 % of days the wind blows at 12 knots or more from a direction that works at this spot for at least three daytime hours. It then mostly blows from the north-west. The most reliable period runs from December to January. The least wind is in October (17 %). The water ranges from about 15 to 26 °C over the year.
| Month | Wind days ≥ 12 kn | Avg wind | Direction | Air | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January |
37 %
| 13 kn | NW | 14 °C | 16 °C |
| February |
23 %
| 11 kn | NW | 14 °C | 15 °C |
| March |
21 %
| 13 kn | NW | 14 °C | 15 °C |
| April |
34 %
| 13 kn | NW | 16 °C | 16 °C |
| May |
30 %
| 11 kn | W | 19 °C | 19 °C |
| June |
23 %
| 11 kn | W | 23 °C | 23 °C |
| July |
28 %
| 11 kn | W | 26 °C | 25 °C |
| August |
30 %
| 11 kn | W | 27 °C | 26 °C |
| September |
25 %
| 11 kn | NW | 25 °C | 25 °C |
| October |
17 %
| 11 kn | NW | 22 °C | 23 °C |
| November |
26 %
| 12 kn | NW | 18 °C | 20 °C |
| December |
31 %
| 13 kn | NW | 15 °C | 17 °C |
Wind day = at least 3 hours at ≥ 12 kn in daylight (09:00–19:00 local time). Only hours with wind from NW (usable according to the spot info) are counted. Model data (ECMWF IFS, approx. 9 km grid) – local venturi and thermal effects can be stronger. Weather data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0)
Insider tips
NW Mistral smooths the wave (side-offshore) – the best wave days. After Scirocco spells the swell often holds 2–3 days; also check Cala Cipolla and Su Giudeu.
⚠︎ Hazards
Offshore Mistral pushes you out to sea – not a beginner wind, plan your distance and way back. A rocky outcrop and rocky island frame the bay; mind your position and the shorebreak.
All information without guarantee. Please check locally whether kiting, windsurfing, winging or surfing is currently allowed here – protected areas, swimming zones and seasonal closures change. You go on the water at your own risk.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chia suitable for beginners?
Not really. According to the spot info, Chia is a spot for Intermediate · Pro (water: Waves).
Which wind works at Chia?
Best with wind from NW (Mistral, offshore). In the windiest month (January), model data show the wind mostly blowing from the north-west.
When is the best time for Chia?
The best months are considered to be Sep–Apr. According to the wind statistics, January has the most wind days (37 % of days).
How warm is the water at Chia?
Over the year about 15 °C in February to 26 °C in August (model data).
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