Conditions at Lances Left in August
August: Trade-Wind Consistency
August keeps the dry-season quality high, though the swell angle changes a little. Average height holds at 1.0m (3ft) and period at 13.8s, but the directional spread shifts toward pure S (41%) and SSW (44%). Since the ideal swell window at Lances is SSW through W, the pure S pulses are a little less direct; however, the long 13.8s period and the most consistent SE trades of the year (SE 33%, SSE 16%, ESE 12%) keep the wave face clean and make the most of every set. More than half the swell is now in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range. Water temps are 29.1°C, rain 6.4mm/day. Expect crowded, rippable, cross-offshore Lances with occasional bigger lows pushing through.
Average Spot conditions at Lances Left in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lances Left 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 Lances Left for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lances Left 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 Lances Left.