Melbourne – St Kilda in August
August is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Melbourne – St Kilda; the best time is January–March, November–December. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows.
Plan your trip to Melbourne – St KildaEvery 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: 5 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 8 knots
- Water: 12°C, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 15°C by day, 8°C at night
- Weather: 25 sunny days, 12 rainy days
Melbourne – St KildaVictoria, AustraliaBeginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ MEB 17 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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Noosa – Noosa RiverAustralia · 1484 km away · water 21°Cwindy seasonWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in August →Questions
Is August a good time for kitesurfing at Melbourne – St Kilda?
August is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Melbourne – St Kilda; the best time is January–March, November–December. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 5 windy days, water 12°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 15°C.
How warm is the water at Melbourne – St Kilda in August?
About 12°C: 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
How windy is Melbourne – St Kilda in August?
About 5 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 8 knots.
What is the weather like at Melbourne – St Kilda in August?
Around 15°C by day and 8°C at night, with about 25 sunny and 12 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Noosa – Noosa River (windy season).