Swell Cabin › Europe › Switzerland
Sion surf guide
Alpine town in the Rhône valley with Alaïa Bay, a Wavegarden Cove surf pool with waves from beginner to experienced riders. It opens in spring and closes over winter; the water runs from about 7°C to 22°C.
- Location
- Valais, Switzerland (46.2312, 7.3589)
- Best season
- Apr – Nov: April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
- Water temperature
- 7–22°C (shorty or rash vest (warmest) to 6/5 mm, boots, gloves & hood (coldest))
- Waves
- Wave pool
- Suits
- Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced surfers
Surf pools near Sion
- Alaïa Bay, Sion: 3 km away, Wavegarden Cove. Route d'Aproz 65, Sion, in the Alps. Seasonal: closed between seasons (check the site for the next opening).
All surf pools: surf pools worldwide.
Surf spots in Sion
- Alaïa Bay: Wave pool, all levels. Wavegarden Cove with waves for beginners to experienced riders. Closed in winter; about 22°C in summer, so bring a thick wetsuit in spring and autumn. Book on alaia.ch. (46.2141, 7.3239)
Where to stay in Sion
401 places to stay within 20 km: 201 chalet, 138 hotel, 16 guest house, 15 camp site, 14 hostel, 5 caravan site, 5 bed and breakfast, 4 apartment, 3 motel. Compare them by distance to the nearest surf spot on the interactive map.
Hostels: Alaïa hostel, La Combyre, Chalet Bourgeoisial des Flans, Anzère Vacances Groupes, Auberge du Godet, Auberge de jeunesse Crans-Montana.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf in Sion?
The best surf season in Sion is Apr – Nov (April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November). The pool's water ranges from 7°C to 22°C over the year.
Do I need a wetsuit in Sion?
Water temperature in Sion is 7–22°C: shorty or rash vest (warmest) to 6/5 mm, boots, gloves & hood (coldest).
Is Sion good for beginner surfers?
Yes. Sion suits beginner, intermediate and advanced surfers; spots that work for beginners or all levels include Alaïa Bay.
What are the surf spots in Sion?
Sion has 1 surf spots on Swell Cabin: Alaïa Bay (Wave pool, all levels).
Where should surfers stay in Sion?
Swell Cabin lists 401 places to stay within 20 km of Sion, 14 hostels, 16 guesthouses and homestays. Each one shows its distance to the nearest surf spot.
How reliable is Swell Cabin's information about Sion?
Trust in this page's data is high (90/100): the town was verified against sources in the last 12 months; 1 of 1 spots fully verified, 0 with a researched tide; season and water temperature checked against measured data; no open audit warnings. How we check: https://github.com/danielgalam/swellcabin/blob/main/docs/data-accuracy.md Last checked against sources on 2026-11-05. Every value comes from measured data (Open-Meteo, buoys), open databases (OpenStreetMap, Wikidata) or a published page we opened, never from visitor reports; a daily audit compares them and a weekly evaluation measures the error rate (https://github.com/danielgalam/swellcabin/blob/main/docs/data-quality.md).
Is there a live surf cam in Sion?
Swell Cabin hasn't found a live surf cam it could check in Sion yet (it only lists cams it has opened); the surf forecast on its page shows the waves this week.
Is there a surf pool (wave pool) near Sion?
Yes: Alaïa Bay in Sion (3 km away, Wavegarden Cove, https://alaia.ch/bay/). A wave pool works when the sea is flat and is a good place to learn or train; check its website for sessions and seasons.
Nearby surf towns
- Hallbergmoos, Germany (best Apr – Feb)
- Seignosse, France (best Mar – May, Sep – Nov)
- Hossegor, France (best Mar – May, Sep – Nov)
- Capbreton, France (best Sep – May)
- Anglet, France (best Sep – May)
- Biarritz, France (best Mar – May, Sep – Nov)
This page in other languages: Português · Español · Français · Deutsch · עברית