Kitesurfing in United States in August
In August the best kitesurfing in United States is at Kanaha Beach Park – Maui, Hood River – Event Site & Sherman Island – Sacramento Delta.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 11 windy days (15+ knots)
- Water: 16–30°C, 4/3 wetsuit at 16°C; no wetsuit at 27–30°C
- Air: 29°C by day, 20°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 31 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 5; a day can have both
- Warm enough for no wetsuit: Kanaha Beach Park – Maui, Bird Island Basin – Padre Island & Oahu – Haleiwa.
- For beginners: Bird Island Basin – Padre Island.
When are you planning to go?
Averages of the 6 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 United States in August?
Kanaha Beach Park – Maui: 24 windy days; Hood River – Event Site: 16 windy days; Sherman Island – Sacramento Delta: 10 windy days.
How warm is the water in United States in August?
16–30°C: 4/3 wetsuit at 16°C; no wetsuit at 27–30°C.
Where can beginners go kitesurfing in August?
Good spots for beginners this month: Bird Island Basin – Padre Island.
Which airport is closest?
Kahului International Airport (OGG), 0 km from Kanaha Beach Park – Maui; Portland International Airport (PDX), 86 km from Hood River – Event Site; Buchanan Field (CCR), 23 km from Sherman Island – Sacramento Delta.
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