Conditions at Tadado in August
August: The Typhoon Jekyll and Hyde
August is a true month of two personalities. The average period rises to 9.0s - the longest of the year - and the S/SSW/SSE/SW swells still make up a hearty 57% of the energy, with average heights around 4-5ft (1.4m). These are powerful, long-period south-swells often generated by typhoons tracking along the Pacific edge. But the wind is a relentless onshore SW-WSW flow, pushing 25% onshore and only 20% ideal offshore. The swell is real, but the surface is often torn apart. When a typhoon passes far enough south or east to bring offshore NE flow, Tadado turns into a pristine, barrelling slab. Those are the days you live for. With water at 27.1°C, air at 26.6°C, and frequent tropical rain showers, August is mostly a wait-for-summer-magic month.
Average Spot conditions at Tadado in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tadado 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 Tadado for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tadado 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 Tadado.