Conditions at Mahe in August
August: Cleaner Windows and Reliable Westerly Swell
Swell heights taper slightly to 2-3ft (0.7m) and the period remains rideable at 9.4s, but August may be the best month to surf Mahe because wind quality improves. The ideal wind percentage peaks at 27%-the highest of the year-thanks to a strong WNW/NW/NNW flow that grooms the dominant W (75.2%) and WSW (23.4%) swell. Most waves sit in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range, with about 5% sneaking into the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) category. This is small but clean monsoon surf with frequent glassy windows. Rain eases to 12.88 mm/day, water temperature drops to its coolest at 27.5°C, and air temperatures hover around 25.1°C. If you are planning a trip around consistency and cleaner conditions, August is your best bet.
Average Spot conditions at Mahe in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mahe 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 Mahe for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mahe 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 Mahe.