Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Port Aransas?
May is a good month for kitesurfing at Port Aransas (best: April). 13 windy days, waves 0.9 m, water 27°C (no wetsuit), air 28°C.
Plan your trip to Port AransasEvery 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: 13 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 12 knots
- Waves: 0.9 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 27°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 28°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 14; a day can have both
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 May
Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Other kitesurfing spots in the USA in May →Where to go kitesurfing in May →Questions
Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Port Aransas?
May is a good month for kitesurfing at Port Aransas (best: April). 13 windy days, waves 0.9 m, water 27°C (no wetsuit), air 28°C.
How warm is the water at Port Aransas in May?
About 27°C: no wetsuit.
How windy is Port Aransas in May?
About 13 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 12 knots.
How big are the waves at Port Aransas in May?
About 0.9 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Port Aransas in May?
Around 28°C by day and 24°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 14; a day can have both.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Isla Blanca (windy season), Holbox (22 windy days) & South Padre Island – Laguna Madre (18 windy days).
Read more
When Is the Best Time to Learn to Kitesurf or Wingfoil? Top Beginner Spots by Month7 min read
Shoulder Seasons Revealed: April, May, November Offer Fewer Crowds, Reliable Wind, and Lower Costs10 min read
Water Temperature by Kitesurf Spot & Month: Wetsuit Guide + Comfort Zones for All Rider Types8 min read