South Padre Island – Laguna Madre in January
January is a good month for kitesurfing at South Padre Island – Laguna Madre (best: April).
Plan your trip to South Padre Island – Laguna MadreEvery 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: 15 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 13 knots
- Water: 18°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 21°C by day, 14°C at night
- Weather: 22 sunny days, 10 rainy days
South Padre Island – Laguna MadreTexas, United StatesBeginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ BRO 36 kmWindy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in January
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La VentanaMexico · 1310 km away · water 22°Cwindy season2
Bird Island Basin – Padre IslandUnited States · 150 km away · water 17°C10 windy daysWithin 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 South Padre Island – Laguna Madre?
January is a good month for kitesurfing at South Padre Island – Laguna Madre (best: April). 15 windy days, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 21°C.
How warm is the water at South Padre Island – Laguna Madre in January?
About 18°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How windy is South Padre Island – Laguna Madre in January?
About 15 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 13 knots.
What is the weather like at South Padre Island – Laguna Madre in January?
Around 21°C by day and 14°C at night, with about 22 sunny and 10 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: La Ventana (windy season) & Bird Island Basin – Padre Island (10 windy days).