Is August a good time for kitesurfing at Namotu?
August is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Namotu. Windy season (local thermal wind), waves 2 m, water 26°C (no wetsuit), air 28°C.
Plan your trip to NamotuEvery 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: windy season (local thermal wind)
- Waves: 2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 26°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 28°C by day, 21°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 10 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 August a good time for kitesurfing at Namotu?
August is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Namotu. Windy season (local thermal wind), waves 2 m, water 26°C (no wetsuit), air 28°C.
How warm is the water at Namotu in August?
About 26°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Namotu in August?
About 2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Namotu in August?
Around 28°C by day and 21°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 10 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Nouméa – Anse Vata (19 windy days) & Tavarua – Cloudbreak (6 windy days).
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