Conditions at Mikado in August
August: The Crown Jewel of the Monsoon
August is often the crown jewel of the southwest monsoon season at Mikado. The average period peaks at 12.1 seconds, average height is 1.4m (4.6ft), and ideal wind reaches its highest monsoon value at 57%. Swell directions are firmly south and south-southwest - S (31.3%), SSW (38.1%), SW (16.0%) - while winds from WSW/W/WNW blow offshore. The long period means the reef comes alive, with powerful 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) waves on the regular and a genuine chance at 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) when the westerly storm track kicks up. This is the month to plan a trip around; light-morning offshore winds and long-period lines are about as consistent as the Maldives gets. Air 27.6°C, water 29.3°C, rain 5.83mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Mikado in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mikado 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 Mikado for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mikado 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 Mikado.