Oahu's northern shore, particularly Mokuleia near Dillingham Airfield, delivers impressive big air conditions when winter swells align with gusty wind patterns. The island benefits from consistent weekly winds up to 30 knots across multiple seasonal windows, with towering winter waves providing dramatic backdrops for aerial maneuvers. Warm tropical water eliminates wetsuit requirements year-round. Beyond kiteboarding, Oahu offers unparalleled activity variety—surfing, foiling, snorkeling, skydiving, and countless beach experiences. The spot's wide grassy setup area and spacious flying paths reduce crowding. Downtown Honolulu provides world-class amenities and dining.
Wind strength
Consistency
Wind quality
Water
Water temp
Boosting direction
Woo big-air record: 18.1 m by Tavita Tinhin · bottom-end kite 15m+
Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.
| Month | Wind chance | Avg wind | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1% | 6.7 kt | 20.1 | 25.4 |
| Feb | 8% | 8 kt | 19.9 | 24.6 |
| Mar | 4% | 7.4 kt | 20.4 | 24.8 |
| Apr | 0% | 7.9 kt | 20.7 | 25.4 |
| May | 0% | 7.7 kt | 21.6 | 25.5 |
| Jun | 0% | 7.6 kt | 22.5 | 26.4 |
| Jul | 0% | 8.9 kt | 23 | 26.9 |
| Aug | 5% | 8 kt | 23.3 | 27.3 |
| Sep | 0% | 7.8 kt | 23.2 | 27.3 |
| Oct | 2% | 6.9 kt | 22.7 | 27.3 |
| Nov | 4% | 7.6 kt | 21.7 | 26.8 |
| Dec | 2% | 8 kt | 20.2 | 25.7 |
7.8/10
By car: Parking varies by spot — check local signs and kite school partners.
Shuttle: Many schools offer pickups from nearby towns.
Getting there
Car needed
Cost of a kite day
Internet
Local infrastructure
via OpenWeather
via Windy.com
