Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Gnaraloo – Tombstones?
May is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Gnaraloo – Tombstones; the best time is January, October, December. 11 windy days, waves 1.4 m, water 26°C (no wetsuit), air 29°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: 11 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 11 knots
- Waves: 1.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 26°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 18°C at night
- Weather: 29 sunny days, 2 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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Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Gnaraloo – Tombstones?
May is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Gnaraloo – Tombstones; the best time is January, October, December. 11 windy days, waves 1.4 m, water 26°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Gnaraloo – Tombstones in May?
About 26°C: no wetsuit.
How windy is Gnaraloo – Tombstones in May?
About 11 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 11 knots.
How big are the waves at Gnaraloo – Tombstones in May?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Gnaraloo – Tombstones in May?
Around 29°C by day and 18°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 2 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Exmouth – Sandy Bay (12 windy days), Coral Bay (9 windy days) & Coronation Beach (9 windy days).
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