Conditions at Gaukendi Bridge in August
August: Southern Power, But Wrong Angles
August is a month of almost unbelievable swell volume, but Gaukendi Bridge fails to reap the full rewards due to direction. The average swell height is 1.7m (5-6ft) with an 11.1s period, and the swell is overwhelmingly from SSE - a massive 55% - with S adding 37%. Only about 7% of the swell actually comes from the SSW-SW-W window, making this the most directionally unfriendly month of the year for this particular reef. Winds are also a challenge: ideal offshore wind is 31%, but the prevailing flow is SE to SSE (17% and 19% respectively), creating cross-onshore conditions that chop up the SSE swell even more. Despite that, the pure power of the waves can be impressive - plenty of 5-8ft (1.5-2.4m) lines will march through, and on the rare glassy day, the outer reefs could be firings. Water temp is 29.2°C, air temps around 27.6°C, and rainfall is heavy at 5.54 mm/day. August is for the dedicated tow-in charger who doesn't mind a rough surface.
Average Spot conditions at Gaukendi Bridge in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Gaukendi Bridge 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 Gaukendi Bridge for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Gaukendi Bridge 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 Gaukendi Bridge.