Kitesurfing in United States
9 kitesurfing spots in United States. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for kitesurfing.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Best time for kitesurfing in United States: May–July. Then about 14 windy days a month and water around 25°C (no wetsuit).
- Top picks: Kanaha Beach Park – Maui, South Padre Island – Laguna Madre & Cape Hatteras – Canadian Hole.
- For beginners: South Padre Island – Laguna Madre, Cape Hatteras – Canadian Hole & Bird Island Basin – Padre Island.
Regions
Kanaha Beach Park – MauiHawaii, United States · best JulyIntermediate and up · 26°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ OGG 0 km
South Padre Island – Laguna MadreTexas, United States · best AprilBeginner-friendly · 24°C water in season, shorty · ✈ BRO 36 km
Cape Hatteras – Canadian HoleNorth Carolina, United States · best January–April, NovemberBeginner-friendly · 15°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ EWN 142 km
Oahu – Kailua BeachHawaii, United States · best JulyIntermediate and up · 26°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ HNL 22 km
Bird Island Basin – Padre IslandTexas (Corpus Christi), United States · best March–SeptemberBeginner-friendly · 27°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ CRP 37 km
Hood River – Event SiteOregon, United States · best June–JulyIntermediate and up · ✈ PDX 86 km
Oahu – HaleiwaHawaii, United States · best January–March, October–DecemberIntermediate and up · 26°C water in season, no wetsuit · ✈ HNL 36 km
San Francisco Bay – Crissy FieldCalifornia, United States · best JuneIntermediate and up · 15°C water in season, 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ SFO 22 km
Sherman Island – Sacramento DeltaCalifornia (Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta), United States · best April–SeptemberIntermediate and up · ✈ CCR 23 kmWindy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Month by month in United States
| Month | Windy days | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 7 | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 18°C |
| FebruaryFeb | 9 | 19°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 19°C |
| MarchMar | 11 | 20°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 21°C |
| AprilApr | 12 | 22°C | shorty | 23°C |
| MayMay | 14 | 24°C | shorty | 25°C |
| JuneJun | 14 | 25°C | no wetsuit | 27°C |
| JulyJul | 14 | 26°C | no wetsuit | 29°C |
| AugustAug | 10 | 26°C | no wetsuit | 29°C |
| SeptemberSep | 8 | 26°C | no wetsuit | 28°C |
| OctoberOct | 6 | 25°C | no wetsuit | 26°C |
| NovemberNov | 9 | 23°C | shorty | 22°C |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 21°C | 3/2 wetsuit | 19°C |
Averages of the 9 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
When is the best time for kitesurfing in United States?
Best time for kitesurfing in United States: May–July. Then about 14 windy days a month and water around 25°C (no wetsuit).
What wetsuit do I need in United States?
It depends on the month: about 26°C water in September (no wetsuit) and about 19°C in February (3/2 wetsuit).
Is United States good for beginners?
Yes, these spots suit beginners: South Padre Island – Laguna Madre, Cape Hatteras – Canadian Hole & Bird Island Basin – Padre Island.
Which airport is closest?
Kahului International Airport (OGG), 0 km from Kanaha Beach Park – Maui; Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO), 36 km from South Padre Island – Laguna Madre; Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN), 142 km from Cape Hatteras – Canadian Hole.