Oahu – Haleiwa in May
May is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Oahu – Haleiwa. 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: 5 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 11 knots
- Waves: 1.7 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 26°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 27°C by day, 22°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 19 rainy days
Oahu – HaleiwaHawaii, United StatesIntermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ HNL 36 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 May
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Kanaha Beach Park – MauiUnited States · 190 km away · water 25°C20 windy days2
Oahu – Kailua BeachUnited States · 45 km away · water 25°C15 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in May →Questions
Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Oahu – Haleiwa?
May is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Oahu – Haleiwa. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 5 windy days, waves 1.7 m, water 26°C (no wetsuit), air 27°C.
How warm is the water at Oahu – Haleiwa in May?
About 26°C: no wetsuit.
How windy is Oahu – Haleiwa in May?
About 5 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 11 knots.
How big are the waves at Oahu – Haleiwa in May?
About 1.7 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Oahu – Haleiwa in May?
Around 27°C by day and 22°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 19 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Kanaha Beach Park – Maui (20 windy days) & Oahu – Kailua Beach (15 windy days).