Tow foiling in Australia in August
In August the best tow foiling in Australia is at Margaret River – Surfers Point, Tasmania – Shipstern Bluff & Gold Coast – Snapper Rocks.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 13–21°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots at 13°C; 4/3 wetsuit at 18°C; 3/2 wetsuit at 21°C
- Air: 17°C by day, 10°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 27 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 13; a day can have both
When are you planning to go?
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AugPEAK SEASON
Surfers Point
Margaret River · Australia
3.1 m waves18° water17° air
Advanced only · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ PER 244 km
2
AugPEAK SEASON
Shipstern Bluff
Tasmania · Australia
1.8 m waves13° water13° air
Advanced only · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ HBA 46 km
3
AugGOOD
Snapper Rocks
Gold Coast · Australia
1.1 m waves21° water21° air
Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ OOL 4 km
Averages of the 3 spots on this page. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where to go tow foiling in Australia in August?
Margaret River – Surfers Point: 3.1 m waves; Tasmania – Shipstern Bluff: 1.8 m waves; Gold Coast – Snapper Rocks: 1.1 m waves.
How warm is the water in Australia in August?
13–21°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots at 13°C; 4/3 wetsuit at 18°C; 3/2 wetsuit at 21°C.
Which airport is closest?
Perth International Airport (PER), 244 km from Margaret River – Surfers Point; Hobart International Airport (HBA), 46 km from Tasmania – Shipstern Bluff; Gold Coast Airport (OOL), 4 km from Gold Coast – Snapper Rocks.
