In short
For paddleboarding, gusts are what matter. In My Lake, paddleboarding is “Perfect” up to 12 km/h of gusts, “Good” up to 20 km/h, “Meh” up to 28 km/h and not advised beyond; rain or air below 8 °C costs one notch. When the bise blows, stay close to shore or wait.
What is the maximum wind for paddleboarding?
Standing on a board, you catch a lot of wind, and waves quickly throw you off balance. These are the app’s guidelines (not official standards):
- Perfect: gusts up to 12 km/h, the lake is like glass.
- Good: up to 20 km/h, a few ripples.
- Meh: up to 28 km/h, it gets choppy.
- No: beyond that, or in a thunderstorm.
Rain or air below 8 °C costs one notch. Today’s wind for each beach is in the app; the bise deserves special attention.
Where can you rent a paddleboard on Lake Geneva?
- Tropical Corner, Cologny (April to October), near Tropical Corner: Windsurf school since 1981: board and paddle rental, wakeboard pontoon.
- SUP Club Nyon, Nyon, near Nyon: Lakeside paddle club on Rue de Rive.
- Pedalino, Lausanne (May to September), near Lausanne – Vidy: Summer water-sports centre at the east end of Vidy beach: paddles, pedal boats, motorboats.
- Lutry’s Paddle School, Lutry, near Lutry: Paddle boards and kayaks to rent in summer on Curtinaux beach, in the village centre.
- SwissPaddle, Corseaux, near Corseaux: Paddle boards and wing foil in Corseaux, next to Nestlé in Vevey.
- Nautic Loisirs, Montreux, near Montreux – Clarens: Quai des Fleurs: paddles, kayaks, windsurf boards and motorboats.
- Evolution 2 Saint-Gingolph, Saint-Gingolph (June to September), near Saint-Gingolph: Water-sports base on the town beach: solo or tandem paddle, kayak, e-surf, June to September, weather permitting.
- Centre nautique d’Évian, Évian (July to August), near Évian: Town base on Avenue du Général-Dupas: rowing boats, pedal boats and paddles, July and August afternoons.
- Evolution 2 Thonon, Thonon, near Thonon: Water-sports base on Quai de Ripaille near Pinède beach: paddle, giant paddle, kayak, pedal boat.
Prices, hours and availability change: check with the rental place before you go.
Which beach is best for beginners?
A beach with easy access and shelter from the day’s wind: the wind arrow on each beach page helps you pick the least exposed shore.
Lake Geneva’s water right now
Each beach’s water temperature is in the My Lake app, updated every three hours.