Tunisia
Country/State Data
Regions
1
Breaks
15
Coastline
1,148 KM
Cost of living
Capital
Tunis
Current Time
Security
Health
Positives
- High Med consistency
- Wide swell window
- Virgin pointbreaks and reefs
- Cheap tourist destination
- Easy access
Negatives
- Short-lived swells
- Chilly winter weather Jellyfish plagues
- Rough north coast roads
- Very quiet in winter
Where to surf in Tunisia
When in need of a cheap escape from Europe, surfers traditionally go to Morocco or the Canaries, ignoring the Mediterranean Sea entirely. Tunisia, with cheap flights and 120 days of Mistral wind a year, offers a viable alternative destination with fairly consistent surf. Although Tunisia has been barely surfed for years, the wide swell exposure of the north coast and the potential for numerous lefts to break under the prevailing winter wind is attracting more French and Italian surfers.
Surf spots in Tunisia
Research the 15 surf breaks in Tunisia and discover what spots suit the current conditions.
Break lowdown
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When to go
Surf and weather statistics to help plan your surf trip to Tunisia
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Travel Information
General
- Current Time
- Tourists
- 8,299,000
- Population
- 11,818,619
- Tourist Info
- Tourist Info
Security
Health
Money
- Currency
- TND
- Exchange rate
- $1USD = 1.3 TND TND
Cost of living
Communication
- Dialing in
- +216
- Dialing out
- 00
- Language
- Arabic (official), French
Electricity
- Plug Type
- ce
Visas
Most nationalities can visit Tunisia visa free for stays of up to 90 days.
Getting There
Tunisia is popular with European tourists, especially the French. Fly to Tunis (TUN) as the more popular airports of Djerba or Sfax are too far from the surf. Some charter flights land in Tabarka (TBJ) during the peak season. Bizerte and Hammamet are 1h from Tunis, whilst Tabarka is 4-5h drive away. No visa is needed for most visitors.
Getting Around
Although Tabarka may have a concentration of quality spots, Bizerte serves as a better base due to services and proximity to the east coast. The old road from Bizerte to Tabarka is faster (3h) than the new road. Renting a car with Anouar (www.tunisiarentacar.com) costs $215/wk. Fuel is relatively cheap.
Accommodation
In winter there is little choice of places to stay, few hotels are open and most guesthouses close. A 3-star hotel in Tabarka or Bizerte by the Corniche would be $30/dble. Food is good and cheap ($5/meal) but good restaurants on the road are rare and it’s not easy to buy beer.
Activities
In Tabarka, there’s golf or scuba diving for red coral, but in the off-season, options shrink to visiting the Genoese fortress. Bizerte is much bigger, including the double Kasbah near the old harbour.
Hazards & hassles
Terror related attacks on tourists in 2015 have decimated the tourism industry. The surf is fairly safe unless you hit a rock or wreck. Little purple jellies called Pelagica Noctiluca are quite numerous in winter. Bring light gloves and booties to avoid stings. Apart from a handful of locals, there is never a crowd.
Handy Hints
Take a longboard for the smaller days and good walking boots for muddy fields. Internet facilities are rare and slow. Learn some French to get by at hotels and restaurants.
Due to global pandemic, Visas, Getting There, Getting Around or Accommodation information and pricing may have changed. Always check Government Travel Advice before travelling.
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