Kitesurfing in the Dominican Republic in August
In August the best kitesurfing in the Dominican Republic is at Las Terrenas, Buen Hombre & Cabarete.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 17 windy days (15+ knots)
- Water: 29–31°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 32°C by day, 25°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 30 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 15; a day can have both
- Warm enough for no wetsuit: Las Terrenas, Buen Hombre & Cabarete.
- For beginners: Buen Hombre & Cabarete.
When are you planning to go?
1
AugPEAK SEASON
Las Terrenas
Dominican Republic
windy season31° water32° air
Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ AZS 23 km
2
AugGOOD
Buen Hombre
Dominican Republic
26 windy days29° water32° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ CAP 85 km
3
AugGOOD
Cabarete
Dominican Republic
8 windy days29° water32° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ POP 17 km
Averages of the 3 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 the Dominican Republic in August?
Las Terrenas: windy season; Buen Hombre: 26 windy days; Cabarete: 8 windy days.
How warm is the water in the Dominican Republic in August?
About 30°C: no wetsuit.
Where can beginners go kitesurfing in August?
Good spots for beginners this month: Buen Hombre & Cabarete.
Which airport is closest?
Samaná El Catey International Airport (AZS), 23 km from Las Terrenas; Cap Haitien International Airport (CAP), 85 km from Buen Hombre; Gregorio Luperon International Airport (POP), 17 km from Cabarete.
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