Is August a good time for kitesurfing at Alameda – Crown Beach?
August is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Alameda – Crown Beach. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 9 windy days, water 21°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 20°C.
Plan your trip to Alameda – Crown BeachEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 9 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 11 knots
- Water: 21°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 20°C by day, 14°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 31 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 1; a day can have both
Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in August
Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Other kitesurfing spots in the USA in August →Where to go kitesurfing in August →Schools and camps near Alameda – Crown Beach
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Questions
Is August a good time for kitesurfing at Alameda – Crown Beach?
August is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Alameda – Crown Beach. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 9 windy days, water 21°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 20°C.
How warm is the water at Alameda – Crown Beach in August?
About 21°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How windy is Alameda – Crown Beach in August?
About 9 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 11 knots.
What is the weather like at Alameda – Crown Beach in August?
Around 20°C by day and 14°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 31 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 1; a day can have both.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Squamish Spit (windy season), San Mateo – Coyote Point / Third Avenue (0 windy days) & San Francisco Bay – Crissy Field (9 windy days).
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