Conditions at Malik's in August
August: Consistent Southern Swell, Still Fighting the Westerlies
August maintains the southwest monsoon pattern with an average swell height of 1.4m (4.5ft) and a 12.1s period, the longest average of the year. The wave rose is extremely directional: S (31.3%), SSW (38.1%) and SW (16.0%) combine to keep plenty of long-period groundswell wrapping onto the west-facing reef. Most heights cluster in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range, with secondary 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) swell from SSW/WSW. The bad news remains the wind: only 14 percent ideal, with WSW (16.1%), W (16.5%) and WNW (14.3%) onshore, though the wind speeds are lighter than in May and June. That leaves more groomed dawn windows and smaller afternoon surf. Rain is higher at 5.63 mm/day, air temperature is 27.6°C, and water temperature is 29.3°C.
Average Spot conditions at Malik's in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Malik's 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 Malik's for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Malik's 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 Malik's.