Cowes – the Solent in August
August is a fair month for windsurfing at Cowes – the Solent; the best time is November–December.
Plan your trip to Cowes – the SolentEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 11 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 11 knots
- Air: 22°C by day, 16°C at night
- Weather: 29 sunny days, 10 rainy days
Cowes – the SolentIsle of Wight, United KingdomBeginner-friendly · ✈ SOU 21 kmWindy 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 windsurfing in August
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Porto PolloItaly · 1342 km away · water 26°C8 windy days2
Bay of Palma – MallorcaSpain · 1285 km away · water 29°C2 windy days3
Lake Garda – TorboleItaly · 1050 km awaywindy season4
Lake Como – ColicoItaly · 939 km awaywindy season5
Lake Garda – CampioneItaly · 1050 km awaywindy season6
Costa da Caparica – Fonte da TelhaPortugal · 1492 km away · water 18°C1 windy dayWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go windsurfing in August →Questions
Is August a good time for windsurfing at Cowes – the Solent?
August is a fair month for windsurfing at Cowes – the Solent; the best time is November–December. 11 windy days, air 22°C.
How windy is Cowes – the Solent in August?
About 11 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 11 knots.
What is the weather like at Cowes – the Solent in August?
Around 22°C by day and 16°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 10 rainy days.
Where else can I go windsurfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Porto Pollo (8 windy days), Bay of Palma – Mallorca (2 windy days) & Lake Garda – Torbole (windy season).