Is August a good time for kitesurfing at Gnaraloo – Tombstones?

August is a fair month for kitesurfing at Gnaraloo – Tombstones; the best time is January, October, December. 12 windy days, waves 1.8 m, water 22°C (shorty), air 25°C.

Plan your trip to Gnaraloo – TombstonesEvery 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: 12 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 12 knots
  • Waves: 1.8 m on average (daily maximum)
  • Water: 22°C, shorty
  • Air: 25°C by day, 15°C at night
  • Weather: 29 sunny days, 4 rainy days

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).

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Questions

Is August a good time for kitesurfing at Gnaraloo – Tombstones?

August is a fair month for kitesurfing at Gnaraloo – Tombstones; the best time is January, October, December. 12 windy days, waves 1.8 m, water 22°C (shorty), air 25°C.

How warm is the water at Gnaraloo – Tombstones in August?

About 22°C: shorty.

How windy is Gnaraloo – Tombstones in August?

About 12 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 12 knots.

How big are the waves at Gnaraloo – Tombstones in August?

About 1.8 m on average (daily maximum).

What is the weather like at Gnaraloo – Tombstones in August?

Around 25°C by day and 15°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 4 rainy days.

Where else can I go kitesurfing in August?

Within 1,500 km: Exmouth – Sandy Bay (11 windy days), Coral Bay (10 windy days) & Margaret River – Surfers Point (11 windy days).

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