Langebaan Lagoon – Shark Bay in August
August is a fair month for kitesurfing at Langebaan Lagoon – Shark Bay; the best time is January, November–December.
Plan your trip to Langebaan Lagoon – Shark BayEvery 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: 10 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 11 knots
- Water: 14°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 16°C by day, 11°C at night
- Weather: 28 sunny days, 7 rainy days
Langebaan Lagoon – Shark BayWestern Cape, South AfricaBeginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ CPT 111 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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Walvis Bay – LagoonNamibia · 1178 km away · water 14°C11 windy days2
Witsand – Breede River mouthSouth Africa · 298 km away · water 15°C9 windy days3
BloubergstrandSouth Africa · 88 km away · water 14°C5 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in August →Schools and camps near Langebaan Lagoon – Shark Bay
- Kite Basecamp 0.7 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is August a good time for kitesurfing at Langebaan Lagoon – Shark Bay?
August is a fair month for kitesurfing at Langebaan Lagoon – Shark Bay; the best time is January, November–December. 10 windy days, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 16°C.
How warm is the water at Langebaan Lagoon – Shark Bay in August?
About 14°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How windy is Langebaan Lagoon – Shark Bay in August?
About 10 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 11 knots.
What is the weather like at Langebaan Lagoon – Shark Bay in August?
Around 16°C by day and 11°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 7 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Walvis Bay – Lagoon (11 windy days), Witsand – Breede River mouth (9 windy days) & Bloubergstrand (5 windy days).