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Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Middleton?

May is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Middleton. 5 windy days, waves 1.3 m, water 17°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 18°C.

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Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026

In short

  • Wind: 5 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 9 knots
  • Waves: 1.3 m on average (daily maximum)
  • Water: 17°C, 4/3 wetsuit
  • Air: 18°C by day, 11°C at night
  • Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 25 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 9; a day can have both
Middleton, kitesurfing, windsurfing & surfing. Photo: Mike Seyfang
MayGOOD
Middleton
Australia
17° water18° air
Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ ADL 65 km
Windy days per month (15+ knots)
Wave height per month (m, average daily max)

Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).

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Other spots for kitesurfing in May

1Hawks Nest – Jimmy's Beach, kitesurfing, wingfoiling & windsurfing. Photo: J.lyle at English Wikipedia
MayOFF SEASON
Jimmy's Beach
Hawks Nest · Australia
6 windy days21° water20° air
1278 km away · Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ NTL 34 km
2Adelaide – North Haven, kitesurfing, wingfoiling & windsurfing. Photo: AlphaLemur
MayOFF SEASON
North Haven
Adelaide · Australia
6 windy days17° water19° air
84 km away · Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ ADL 19 km
3Melbourne – St Kilda, kitesurfing, wingfoiling & windsurfing. Photo: Dietmar Rabich
MayOFF SEASON
St Kilda
Melbourne · Australia
1 windy day15° water17° air
616 km away · Beginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ MEB 17 km

Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days; when equal, warmer water first.

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Questions

Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Middleton?

May is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Middleton. 5 windy days, waves 1.3 m, water 17°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 18°C.

How warm is the water at Middleton in May?

About 17°C: 4/3 wetsuit.

How windy is Middleton in May?

About 5 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 9 knots.

How big are the waves at Middleton in May?

About 1.3 m on average (daily maximum).

What is the weather like at Middleton in May?

Around 18°C by day and 11°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 25 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 9; a day can have both.

Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?

Within 1,500 km: Hawks Nest – Jimmy's Beach (6 windy days), Adelaide – North Haven (6 windy days) & Melbourne – St Kilda (1 windy day).

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