Conditions at Taito in August
August: Typhoon Season Gives the Period a Boost
August is a paradox at Taito. The average wave height is still modest at 1.2m (4ft), but the average period jumps to 9.2s because tropical cyclones across the western North Pacific begin to inject longer-period energy into the region. The direction, however, remains unfavorable: SE (27.0%), ESE (21.3%), and SSE (18.6%) dominate, while the preferred ENE/E window only accounts for 17%. This means the beach tends to see the tail end of typhoon swells rather than the full force. Wind conditions are statistically the most favourable of the year, with 37% ideal offshore flow and SW (18.0%) plus SSW (17.4%) breezes, so when a pulse of E/ENE swell does arrive, conditions can clean up nicely. Air temps peak at 26.1°C, water temps hit a summer maximum of 25.9°C, and precipitation drops to 3.99 mm/day. It is the best month for quality surf if a typhoon tracks right, but the default is small, crowded, and directionally challenged.
Average Spot conditions at Taito in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Taito 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 Taito for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Taito 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 Taito.