Is August a good time for kitesurfing at Ōmaha Beach?
August is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Ōmaha Beach. 7 windy days, waves 1.8 m, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 14°C.
Plan your trip to Ōmaha BeachEvery 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: 7 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 9 knots
- Waves: 1.8 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 14°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 14°C by day, 9°C at night
- Weather: 25 sunny days, 15 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 Ōmaha Beach?
August is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Ōmaha Beach. 7 windy days, waves 1.8 m, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 14°C.
How warm is the water at Ōmaha Beach in August?
About 14°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How windy is Ōmaha Beach in August?
About 7 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 9 knots.
How big are the waves at Ōmaha Beach in August?
About 1.8 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Ōmaha Beach in August?
Around 14°C by day and 9°C at night, with about 25 sunny and 15 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Opunake (14 windy days), Plimmerton (15 windy days) & Rangiputa (11 windy days).
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