Conditions at Macaronis in August
August: The Peak of the Southern Ocean Pulse
August delivers the same heavy-hitting stats as July: 5.6ft (1.7m) average swell, 14.3s period, and 57% ideal wind. The direction split tightens around S (46%) and SSW (48%), which means a slightly more southerly angle than June or July. The 5-6ft (1.5-2m) size class is the clear leader for both S (28%) and SSW (28%), with solid 6-8ft (2-2.5m) waves at 7% and 9%, respectively. The trade wind machine is at full strength: SE alone accounts for 37.5% of the wind rose and SSE adds another 15.5%, so the atmosphere is dry and the ocean is organized. Water temperature is 29.0°C, air temperatures average 27.6°C, and rainfall ticks up slightly to 6.3mm/day. If you have one month to chase perfection at Macaronis, August is it.
Average Spot conditions at Macaronis in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Macaronis 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 Macaronis for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Macaronis 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 Macaronis.