Oahu – Haleiwa in January
January is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Oahu – Haleiwa; the best time is April–September. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows.
Plan your trip to Oahu – HaleiwaEvery 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: 3 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 8 knots
- Waves: 2.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 25°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 26°C by day, 20°C at night
- Weather: 28 sunny days, 12 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).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in January
1Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in January →Questions
Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Oahu – Haleiwa?
January is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Oahu – Haleiwa; the best time is April–September. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 3 windy days, waves 2.4 m, water 25°C (no wetsuit), air 26°C.
How warm is the water at Oahu – Haleiwa in January?
About 25°C: no wetsuit.
How windy is Oahu – Haleiwa in January?
About 3 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 8 knots.
How big are the waves at Oahu – Haleiwa in January?
About 2.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Oahu – Haleiwa in January?
Around 26°C by day and 20°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 12 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Kanaha Beach Park – Maui (6 windy days) & Oahu – Kailua Beach (6 windy days).