SUP in Australia in August
In August the best SUP in Australia is at Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands, Noosa – Noosa River & Noosa – First Point.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Water: 12–22°C, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves at 12°C; 4/3 wetsuit at 17–18°C; 3/2 wetsuit at 21°C; shorty at 22°C
- Air: 20°C by day, 12°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 28 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 11; a day can have both
- For beginners: Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands, Noosa – Noosa River & Noosa – First Point.
When are you planning to go?
Averages of the 6 spots on this page. Water: average sea surface temperature.
Questions
Where to go SUP in Australia in August?
Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands: 22°C; Noosa – Noosa River: 21°C; Noosa – First Point: 21°C.
How warm is the water in Australia in August?
12–22°C: 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves at 12°C; 4/3 wetsuit at 17–18°C; 3/2 wetsuit at 21°C; shorty at 22°C.
Where can beginners go SUP in August?
Good spots for beginners this month: Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands, Noosa – Noosa River & Noosa – First Point.
Which airport is closest?
Hamilton Island Airport (HTI), 26 km from Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands; Sunshine Coast Airport (MCY), 22 km from Noosa – Noosa River; Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), 12 km from Sydney Harbour – Rose Bay.
