Is August a good time for kitesurfing at Wellington Point?
August is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Wellington Point; the best time is January–February, October–December. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. Outside the windy season, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 21°C.
Plan your trip to Wellington PointEvery 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: outside the windy season
- Water: 18°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 21°C by day, 12°C at night
- Weather: 29 sunny days, 7 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 Wellington Point?
August is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Wellington Point; the best time is January–February, October–December. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. Outside the windy season, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 21°C.
How warm is the water at Wellington Point in August?
About 18°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
What is the weather like at Wellington Point in August?
Around 21°C by day and 12°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 7 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands (windy season), Nouméa – Anse Vata (19 windy days) & Noosa – Noosa River (calm).
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