Foil Awards
Hydrofoil awards across 260 coastal spots. Where pumping meets perfection.
Historical quality only. Awards do not provide a safety clearance.
The Headline Awards
The biggest prizes. Earned with data.
Foil Spot of the Year
8.6
average foil score
“Where pumping meets perfection.”
Runner up: El Tunco (8.6)
Glassiest Glider
320
light-wind foil days
“Barely a breath of wind but still flying.”
Runner up: El Sunzal (319)
The Controversial Awards
Not everyone will be happy about these.
Awaiting first award. Not enough scored data in this category yet.
The Fun Awards
Deep cuts, patterns, and things nobody asked for.
Magic Carpet
170
consecutive good foil days
“170 days straight of foilable conditions.”
Runner up: Pascuales (131)
Light Wind Legend
344
sub-10 km/h foil days
“Pure pump power. No wind assist needed.”
Runner up: Puerto Escondido (343)
Bring a Foil, Not a Board
100%
days foil beats surf
“The foil consistently outperforms the surfboard here.”
Runner up: Bathsheba (100%)
Choppy Chaser
39
windy foil days (25+ km/h)
“Rough on top, smooth underneath.”
Runner up: Fernando de Noronha (22)
The Data Nerd Awards
For the spreadsheet-curious.
Awaiting first award. Not enough scored data in this category yet.