Mar del Plata in August
August is a fair month for kitesurfing at Mar del Plata; the best time is January, November–December.
Plan your trip to Mar del PlataEvery 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: 8 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 11 knots
- Waves: 1.5 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 10°C, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 13°C by day, 7°C at night
- Weather: 21 sunny days, 9 rainy days
Mar del PlataBuenos Aires Province, ArgentinaIntermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ MDQ 11 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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Florianópolis – Lagoa da ConceiçãoBrazil · 1434 km away · water 18°C6 windy days2
MatanzasChile · 1365 km away · water 13°C1 windy dayWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in August →Schools and camps near Mar del Plata
- Escuela de Surf 0.2 km
- Quba - Escuela de Surf 0.3 km
- Escuela Mar del Surf 5.7 km
- La Maquinita Surf Hostel 6.7 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is August a good time for kitesurfing at Mar del Plata?
August is a fair month for kitesurfing at Mar del Plata; the best time is January, November–December. 8 windy days, waves 1.5 m, water 10°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 13°C.
How warm is the water at Mar del Plata in August?
About 10°C: 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
How windy is Mar del Plata in August?
About 8 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 11 knots.
How big are the waves at Mar del Plata in August?
About 1.5 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Mar del Plata in August?
Around 13°C by day and 7°C at night, with about 21 sunny and 9 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Florianópolis – Lagoa da Conceição (6 windy days) & Matanzas (1 windy day).