Walvis Bay – Lagoon in August
August is a fair month for kitesurfing at Walvis Bay – Lagoon; the best time is January–March, September–December. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows.
Plan your trip to Walvis Bay – LagoonEvery 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: 11 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 10 knots
- Water: 14°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 18°C by day, 10°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 1 rainy day
Walvis Bay – LagoonErongo, NamibiaBeginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ WVB 17 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 August
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Langebaan Lagoon – Shark BaySouth Africa · 1178 km away · water 14°C10 windy days2
Witsand – Breede River mouthSouth Africa · 1413 km away · water 15°C9 windy days3
BloubergstrandSouth Africa · 1265 km away · water 14°C5 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in August →Schools and camps near Walvis Bay – Lagoon
- Namibia Kite Center 1.7 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is August a good time for kitesurfing at Walvis Bay – Lagoon?
August is a fair month for kitesurfing at Walvis Bay – Lagoon; the best time is January–March, September–December. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 11 windy days, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 18°C.
How warm is the water at Walvis Bay – Lagoon in August?
About 14°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How windy is Walvis Bay – Lagoon in August?
About 11 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 10 knots.
What is the weather like at Walvis Bay – Lagoon in August?
Around 18°C by day and 10°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 1 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Langebaan Lagoon – Shark Bay (10 windy days), Witsand – Breede River mouth (9 windy days) & Bloubergstrand (5 windy days).