The Best Wingfoil Spots, the Rise in Popularity of this sport

Appearing on our beaches in 2019, wingfoiling has only grown in popularity since then. Although it is similar to windsurfing and kitesurfing, wingfoiling is certainly less physically demanding than windsurfing and less risky than kitesurfing.

Everyone is getting into it! Windsurfers, kitesurfers, surfers, whether already expert or beginners, as well as newcomers to watersports…wingfoiling appeals to everyone and is now known worldwide! It’s hard not to be captivated by the sight of someone flying just above the water with only a wing in hand! Perhaps it’s the right time to plan a wingfoil trip and really get into it or improve your skills…

And let’s not forget that wingfoil equipment is now easily available in surf shops, that a second-hand market is well-established, and that all our centers are equipped with the best Duotone gear.

Wondering which wingfoil destinations are the best? Here they are:

Tarifa – Spain – A Wingfoil Paradise

Tarifa, in southern Spain, has long been known and recognized by windsurfing and kitesurfing enthusiasts. This makes it an ideal playground for wingfoiling too, thanks to favorable wind conditions all year round and pleasant temperatures without long flights. The Tarifa region is one of the best wingfoil spots in the world!

Wingfoiling is mainly practiced on Valdevaqueros beach, near Las Dunas, where our ION CLUB Tarifa center is located. Here, the wind is the most consistent, and the water conditions are suitable for all levels of wingfoilers: from April to October, the dominant wind is the Levante (side-side offshore) with sometimes choppy seas but fewer waves than in autumn-winter when the Poniente returns (side-side onshore).

Other wingfoil spots exist around Tarifa, though launching can be a bit less easy than at Valdevaqueros, but it’s almost impossible to be disappointed because Tarifa is a paradise for wind lovers!

Cabarete – Dominican Republic – A Great Mix for Beginner Wingfoilers and Wave Riders

In the heart of the Caribbean, the small Dominican village of Cabarete is an incredible place for watersports enthusiasts. Its reputation is well established, and it’s almost a mandatory stop for any wingfoiler! The advantage of this wingfoil haven is that the spot offers multiple riding conditions for everyone. Completely opposite levels can practically meet at the same place.

ION CLUB Cabarete, the first IWO certified center in the island, decided to expand its wingfoil equipment to truly become a center for this activity. The potential to progress here is big! Our center is located in front of the big and beautiful lagoon that allows riding on flat and choppy water, but also in easy waves if you decide to ride a bit further, with sufficiently deep water. Cabarete is undoubtedly one of the must-visit wingfoil spots and you don’t need to bring a full wetsuit, a bikini or a shorty is enough!

The wingfoil adventure has now become more than a trend… it’s a true passion for some and especially a full-fledged watersport! There are a lot of must-visit wingfoil spots, whether in Morocco at Dakhla Lassarga, White Dune Canyon, or Essaouira, in the Canaries such as Fuerteventura, or in Cape Verde… essentially everywhere on our dear planet! The best wingfoil spot will mainly be the one best suited to your level, whether you are a beginner or an experienced wave rider, the key is to find your happiness without scaring yourself, respecting others and, of course, the navigation areas, whether near your home or on a dream wingfoil trip!