Where to go surfing in Russia

To effectively tame the waves while standing on a board, you don't necessarily have to go to Asia or Europe. You can go surfing in Russia, in all its parts and sides. While summer hasn't ended yet, grab a board and go! Don't know how? They'll teach you! 

There are even places with year-round surfing. But here you either have to really love this sport to splash in the ocean in winter no matter what, or be a professional at it. 

Gulf of Finland and Lake Ladoga

At first, you might think we've gone crazy, but you really can surf in these places. Maybe it won't be as thrilling as in Bali, but it's a great spot for beginners. Here you can at least learn to stand on a board and tame small waves before tackling bigger ones. 

The best spots with surf schools are in Solnechnoye, Priozersk, and near Cape Flotsky. In summer, there might not be many waves, but there are other seasons: you can start as early as April and hone your skills until November.

Baltic Sea

The sea is not a gulf or a lake; it's more interesting here. With such entertainment, Kaliningrad has become even more attractive! Here, in the Baltic Sea, there's a place for  beginners and professionals, and the waves offer various sizes. In short, if you're going, we recommend heading to Zelenogradsk, Khmelevka, and Svetlogorsk — they're close by.    

Black Sea

In winter, people go to Sochi not only for snowboarding but also for surfing. Stormy days are your friends because it's the best time to catch a wave. A couple of days before or after a storm will also work. 

If you really miss your board and have already had your fill of carving snow down the mountains, then head to the sea. For some reason, surfers here are very active precisely in winter. From November to March, the schools “Zhemchuzhina” and “Anapa-Sport” operate there for you.

Sea of Japan

Not everyone knows that Vladivostok hosts one of the stages of the Russian Surfing Championship every year. The best time to catch a wave is early spring or late summer, but generally, no one forbids surfing here year-round. It's also great for windsurfing there.

Reineke Island and Russky Island are excellent spots. Some brave souls tame the waves of the Sea of Japan even in fog and rain. 

Pacific Ocean

Alright, now seriously: the best surfing, of course, is in the ocean. And here there are two options: Kamchatka and the Kuril Islands — easier and more challenging. 

Let's start with the easy one —  Kamchatka beaches. Even in summer, the water here is quite cool, about 15-16 degrees. There aren't many brave swimmers, but there are plenty of surfers. Khalaktyrsky Beach is best suited. 

But getting to the Kurils is more difficult; only true surfing enthusiasts will make it there. You'll have to fly first, then drive, and even take a ferry. But here there's a large selection of islands, and any is at your disposal. It certainly won't be crowded, as the waves there are often solitary and available year-round. For example, Iturup Island. It's beautiful in itself and has convenient access to the water. 

There may not be many places, but they are all native. And you already know where to find cheap tickets on Kupi.com;)

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