Is October a good time for kitesurfing at Hawks Nest – Jimmy's Beach?

October is a fair month for kitesurfing at Hawks Nest – Jimmy's Beach; the best time is January. 8 windy days, water 20°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 24°C.

Plan your trip to Hawks Nest – Jimmy's 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: 8 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 10 knots
  • Water: 20°C, 3/2 wetsuit
  • Air: 24°C by day, 14°C at night
  • Weather: 26 sunny days, 12 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 October a good time for kitesurfing at Hawks Nest – Jimmy's Beach?

October is a fair month for kitesurfing at Hawks Nest – Jimmy's Beach; the best time is January. 8 windy days, water 20°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 24°C.

How warm is the water at Hawks Nest – Jimmy's Beach in October?

About 20°C: 3/2 wetsuit.

How windy is Hawks Nest – Jimmy's Beach in October?

About 8 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 10 knots.

What is the weather like at Hawks Nest – Jimmy's Beach in October?

Around 24°C by day and 14°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 12 rainy days.

Where else can I go kitesurfing in October?

Within 1,500 km: Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands (windy season), Noosa – Noosa River (windy season) & Melbourne – St Kilda (4 windy days).

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