Kitesurfing in Australia in August
In August the best kitesurfing in Australia is at Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands & Gnaraloo – Tombstones.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 12 windy days (15+ knots)
- Water: 22°C, shorty
- Air: 24°C by day, 16°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 6; a day can have both
- For beginners: Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands.
When are you planning to go?
1
AugPEAK SEASON
Airlie Beach
Whitsunday Islands · Australia
windy season22° water23° air
Beginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ HTI 26 km
2
AugGOOD
Tombstones
Gnaraloo · Australia
12 windy days22° water25° air
Advanced only · shorty · ✈ CVQ 113 km
Averages of the 2 spots on this page. Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Questions
Where to go kitesurfing in Australia in August?
Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands: windy season; Gnaraloo – Tombstones: 12 windy days.
How warm is the water in Australia in August?
About 22°C: shorty.
Where can beginners go kitesurfing in August?
Good spots for beginners this month: Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands.
Which airport is closest?
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI), 26 km from Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands; Carnarvon Airport (CVQ), 113 km from Gnaraloo – Tombstones.
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