Where to go Kitesurfing in August?
August is the peak of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, it’s a popular time to go hunting for wind, with plenty of thermal effects making kiting every day of the month a distinct possibility. Enjoy a summer session and finish it off by watching the sunset with a cocktail on the beach, kite holidays don’t get much better.If you want guaranteed wind at this time of year, looks towards Brazil, Morocco, northern Madagascar and the Caribbean. If you fancy a real adventure, the Cocos Islands off the coast of Western Australia are worth a look too. If you want waves, then why not head to Peru and ride some of the best and longest left-hand point breaks in the world.
With so many great spots to choose from at this time of year, don’t go anywhere without taking a look at our incredibly detailed travel guides that will give you all the information you need. Use the search function to drill down the spots by wind, waves, flat water, water temperature, nightlife and even the standard of the Internet!
Fortaleza
Visit Brazil if you’re crazy about kitesurfing and can't get enough. Brazil offers a great and diverse selection of spots and consistent winds. In the small villages, you will find only fishermen and kitesurfers, so it’s easy to say that “eat, sleep, kite repeat” applies pretty well for a Brazilian kitesurfing holiday. It’s hard not to forget about the rest...
Uruaú
Ninety kilometres south of Fortaleza, the tiny village of Uruaú is famous for its 24-hour blowing wind! The wind is perfect for riders learning new tricks, improving their skills or beginners wanting to progress. Even though Uruaú is a tiny village, it has everything you'll need as it is close enough to Fortaleza but free from any city stresses! Furthermore,...
Babaomby
The Babaomby spot situated on Madagascar’s Emerald Sea lagoon gathers a beautiful and diverse playground for kitesurfers with excellent wind conditions. The spot is ranked among the ten windiest spots on the planet by Windguru and offers everything a kitesurfer dreams about: safe conditions in shallow and crystal clear waters, two wave zones easily accessible only a 15-minute ride away...
Cocos Keeling Island
Boasting azure blue lagoons, shallow warm water and consistent trade winds from dawn to dusk, Cocos Islands are perfect for all levels... complete beginners, intermediates or advanced freestylers. Wind and Weather The wind blows consistently 15-25 knots all day every day from July through to October. The perfect quiver of kite for the average person would be a 7,9, and 12m. ...
Atins
In 2015 Craig Cunningham named Atins as his #4 favourite flatwater spot in the world. Located 600km west of Fortaleza, Atkins serves as an endpoint for many legendary downwinders. Set in the Delta of the River Preguiças the meandering river mouth creates ever-changing sandbanks and knee-deep lagoons. Along with its consistent strong winds, typical for these shores, kiters encounter perfect...
Kalpitiya
Kalpitiya is Asia's new best kite destination, both in winter and summer. It offers a variety of huge flat spots with strong and consistent wind. The main spot is perfect for learning, with flat, shallow water and safety boats ensuring the best conditions to become an independent rider. As kitesurfing is very new in Kalpitiya, the area is not spoiled...
Paracas
Located 220km from Lima, Paracas shares the border with a national park. The town has a large fishing community, as well as touristic shops and restaurants. Paracas is one of the closest kite spots to Lima, and it attracts kiters from all along the coast. The spot is perfect for all levels of riding; closer to the beach, the water...
Dakhla
There are a million reasons to visit Dakhla, Morocco. This place has been in the spotlight over the last couple of years due to hosting the previous VKWC world cup and upcoming WKC, and for a good reason. Forty-five kilometres of the endless lagoon, warm temperatures throughout the year, constant wind, and friendly and welcoming people. Not to mention that...
Buen Hombre
This is it, a surf style palm leaf bungalow on the beach. Simplicity at it's finest. Sleeping to the sound of the waves and waking up to the view of the turquoise water. One of the best places in the world for kitesurfing is the Dominican Republic, especially the flat water lagoon paradise in Buen Hombre. Buen Hombre is a hidden...
Providenciales
The Turks and Caicos Islands are famous for their endlessly beautiful turquoise waters and stunning beaches. As a kiteboarding location, the country still flies under the radar, allowing visiting kiters to enjoy pristine waters with relatively few other people. The main island of Providenciales (locals/regulars call it Provo) is home to a spot with world-class learning conditions, along with many...
Essaouira
Essaouira provides the ultimate location for your kitesurfing holiday. It’s easy to travel to as there are many daily flights from Europe, it’s relatively cheap and there are a variety of conditions on your doorstep from a flat water lagoon to world class waves. There is everything on hand without the need of a car. You’ll find no shortage of...
Rameswaram
Rameswaram is a well-kept secret and one of the best kitesurfing spots in India. The eastern coast of India receives stable and steady trade winds for almost nine months every year, giving us a long kiteboarding season. Here you feel like real explorers, with so much on offer. You can indulge in the ancient history which features fabulous architecture and...