Kitesurfing in Turkey in August
In August the best kitesurfing in Turkey is at Gökova – Akyaka, Alaçatı & Gökçeada – Aydıncık.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 15 windy days (15+ knots)
- Water: 25–29°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 33°C by day, 23°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 31 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 1; a day can have both
- Warm enough for no wetsuit: Gökova – Akyaka, Alaçatı & Gökçeada – Aydıncık.
- For beginners: Gökova – Akyaka, Alaçatı & Gökçeada – Aydıncık.
When are you planning to go?
1
AugPEAK SEASON
Akyaka
Gökova · Turkey
windy season29° water37° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ DLM 55 km
2
AugGOOD
Alaçatı
Turkey
15 windy days25° water31° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ JKH 22 km
3
AugPEAK SEASON
Aydıncık
Gökçeada · Turkey
14 windy days25° water31° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ CKZ 41 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 Turkey in August?
Gökova – Akyaka: windy season; Alaçatı: 15 windy days; Gökçeada – Aydıncık: 14 windy days.
How warm is the water in Turkey in August?
About 26°C: no wetsuit.
Where can beginners go kitesurfing in August?
Good spots for beginners this month: Gökova – Akyaka, Alaçatı & Gökçeada – Aydıncık.
Which airport is closest?
Dalaman International Airport (DLM), 55 km from Gökova – Akyaka; Chios Island National Airport (JKH), 22 km from Alaçatı; Çanakkale Airport (CKZ), 41 km from Gökçeada – Aydıncık.
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