Conditions at Ninjas/Piddlies in August
August: Still Questionable at the East Reef
August is the statistical peak of the southwest monsoon for wind quality. Ideal wind hits 57%, with W (25.8%) and WNW (25.2%) the most common directions, and the wave period lifts to 8.9s - the highest of the year. But for Ninjas/Piddlies, there is a fatal flaw: the swell field is south and southwest oriented. S swell leads at 23.9%, followed by SSW 17.7%, SW 13.1%, WSW 12.7%, W 12.5% and SSE 13.4%. The eastern quadrant is essentially absent. The result is a clean but very inconsistent lineup, where south energy has to bend and refract hard to reach the reef. On the rare SSE/SE wrap, you can find fun, groomed 3-5ft (1-1.5m) waves. Air temps are 27.6°C, rain is 5.80mm/day, water is 29.2°C. If you're chasing quality at this specific spot, keep expectations in check.
Average Spot conditions at Ninjas/Piddlies in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ninjas/Piddlies 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 Ninjas/Piddlies for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ninjas/Piddlies 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 Ninjas/Piddlies.