Guincho in August
August is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Guincho. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows.
Plan your trip to GuinchoEvery 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 12 knots
- Waves: 1.5 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 17°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 23°C by day, 18°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 2 rainy days
GuinchoLisbon District (Cascais), PortugalAdvanced only · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CAT 10 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 kitesurfing in August
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Bay of Palma – MallorcaSpain · 1048 km away · water 29°C2 windy days2
Tarifa – Los LancesSpain · 453 km away · water 22°C6 windy days3
Cádiz – ValdevaquerosSpain · 448 km away · water 22°C6 windy days4
BoloniaSpain · 441 km away · water 22°C5 windy days5
Fuerteventura – El CotilloSpain · 1194 km away · water 23°C25 windy days6
El MédanoSpain · 1357 km away · water 24°C23 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in August →Schools and camps near Guincho
- Moana Surf School 0.4 km
- Shaka Surf School 0.4 km
- Wanted Surf School 0.7 km
- Surf school Surf At Praia Grande 8.9 km
- Surf school Surf At Praia Das Maçãs 10.2 km
- Hooked Surf House 1.6 km
- Guincho Surf Village 3.1 km
- Lisbon Soul Surf Camp - Home of Surf 5.1 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is August a good time for kitesurfing at Guincho?
August is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Guincho. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 11 windy days, waves 1.5 m, water 17°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 23°C.
How warm is the water at Guincho in August?
About 17°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How windy is Guincho in August?
About 11 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 12 knots.
How big are the waves at Guincho in August?
About 1.5 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Guincho in August?
Around 23°C by day and 18°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 2 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Bay of Palma – Mallorca (2 windy days), Tarifa – Los Lances (6 windy days) & Cádiz – Valdevaqueros (6 windy days).