Batumi Beach
Batumi Beach offers surfing on the Black Sea—an inland sea that produces surprisingly legitimate waves when winter storms sweep through. This subtropical Georgian resort city has seen a small but growing surf community develop, riding the short-period wind swells that arrive from November through March. The water is warmer than you'd expect for the latitude, the setting is exotic (think Soviet-era resorts meeting modern development), and the novelty of surfing between Europe and Asia adds to the experience. For those who've surfed everywhere conventional, Batumi offers genuine discovery.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- WNW (290°)
- Direction range
- 275° - 330°
- Size range
- 0.5m - 2m
- Ideal size
- 1.2m - 1.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.95×
- Ideal period
- 8s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 50° - 130°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
- Optimal range
- 0.1m - 0.5m
Water temp
16°C
Wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
Difficulty
3/10
Crowd level
2/10
Access: Beach resort city. Easy access.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Batumi Beach?
Batumi Beach is a beach break in Adjara, Georgia, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Batumi Beach?
Batumi Beach picks up swell from the W round to the NNW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the WNW. It starts working at around 0.5m and handles up to about 2m, with the sweet spot around 1.2 to 1.6m. Period matters too: aim for 8s or longer, as anything under 5s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Batumi Beach?
An E wind is dead offshore at Batumi Beach, and anything from the NE round to the SE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 11am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Batumi Beach?
Batumi Beach has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.1m to 0.5m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Batumi Beach?
The most reliable run of swell at Batumi Beach comes Oct to Mar. There's a second window in Apr and Sep too. Winter storms on Black Sea produce wind swells.
How cold is the water at Batumi Beach?
The water at Batumi Beach averages around 16°C, so you'll want a 4/3mm fullsuit. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Batumi Beach good for beginners?
Yes, it's one of the friendlier waves around, rated 3/10 for difficulty. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 2/10). Rocky/pebble beach. Short period waves. Cold water winter.
How do I get to Batumi Beach?
The nearest airport on our list is BUS, then it's roughly a 10-minute drive. Beach resort city. Easy access.
Best Season
Peak: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Apr, Sep
Winter storms on Black Sea produce wind swells.