Conditions at Ataka in August
August: Typhoon Fever and Summer Slop
August is a month of contrasts. The average swell height is still just 0.7m (2.3ft) with a 5.3s period, but the potential for typhoon-driven swell looms as the Pacific typhoon season ramps up. For Ataka, the ideal directions (W, WNW, NW, NNW) only account for about 31% of the swell, while NNE (20.0%) and N (10.0%) dominate - generally unproductive directions locally.
Winds are similar to July, with an ideal surf window of 31%. The best surf comes from distant typhoons that angle swell into the Sea of Japan. However, these events are rare, and the water is a bathtub-like 27.4°C (81°F). Keep an eye on the tropics if you want late-summer waves.
Average Spot conditions at Ataka in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ataka 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 Ataka for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ataka 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 Ataka.