Conditions at Kanyakumari in August
August: Oversized but Exposed
August keeps the monsoon train rolling. The average swell height eases just a touch, still in the 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) range, with a period of 11.3s. Swell direction remains poor for the spot - WSW 40.9%, SW 32.3%, SSW 13.5% - and winds are still strong from W (49.2%) and WNW (47.6%). Ideal conditions barely reach 2%. Water temperature is 25.5°C, air 26.6°C, and rainfall is 3.43mm/day. The swell is big and powerful, but the sea surface is a mess; August offers very few windows for a clean session.
Average Spot conditions at Kanyakumari in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kanyakumari during August. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Kanyakumari for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kanyakumari for August. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Kanyakumari.