Conditions at Periscopes in August
August: The Firing Zone Continues
August keeps the dry-season momentum alive. Wind is ideal 90% of the time, driven by ESE (26.6%), SE (25.7%) and SSE (23.9%) flow that is mostly offshore or side-offshore at this west-facing beach. While the average swell eases slightly to 1.7m (5-6ft), the period is still a serious 14.5s, keeping the energy powerful. SSW delivers 74.6% of the waves, with S (12.4%) and SW (8.1%) filling in. Head-high-plus surf is the rule, not the exception: about 51% is in the 1.5-2m (5-6ft) range and 18.6% reaches 2-2.5m (7-8ft). It is also the driest month of the year with just 0.18mm/day of rain. Water temp hits its coolest mark of 26.3°C but remains comfortably tropical. August offers world-class consistency.
Average Spot conditions at Periscopes in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Periscopes 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 Periscopes for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Periscopes 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 Periscopes.