Thermal winds in Sardinia picked up much faster than expected during our SUP trip
We went SUP in Sardinia in the late afternoon, thinking we would just enjoy a calm session in a protected bay.
We arrived around 17:00, and for the first part everything was completely still — almost glass-like water. We spent about an hour paddling inside a very calm and sheltered area.
About 30 minutes into the return trip, conditions changed quite suddenly. A thermal wind picked up and the water surface turned noticeably rough within a short time. What had been an easy trip became much more demanding on the way back.
It was a good reminder of how quickly local thermal wind systems can develop in Sardinia, especially later in the day.
Just sharing this as a real experience for anyone planning SUP or water activities there — conditions can change faster than expected.
👉 Full video here if anyone is interested: https://youtu.be/R6iIGjPUfi4?si=b3GZT-DGYSnmyYQb