Conditions at Ten Thousand Peaks in August
August: Big Westerly Swell and a Glimmer of Change
August remains deep in monsoon mode. The average swell is a solid 6ft (1.9m) with a 9.8s period, and the swell direction is again dominated by W and WSW. Most of the energy sits in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range, with an occasional bigger pulse. The period has dropped slightly compared with June and July, so it is more powerful than clean, but the ocean is full of moving water.
Ideal wind conditions remain scarce at just 4%. W, WNW and WSW winds make up the bulk of the wind rose, so the surface stays chopped and lumpy for most of the month. Rainfall is still heavy at 25.21mm per day, while air temperature drops slightly to 26.7°C and water temperature to 27.9°C. The best chance of a surfable wave comes during breaks in the monsoon rain bands, when lighter wind and cleaner swell can align for a couple of hours on a sheltered bank.
Average Spot conditions at Ten Thousand Peaks in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ten Thousand Peaks 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 Ten Thousand Peaks for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ten Thousand Peaks 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 Ten Thousand Peaks.