Conditions at Tiger Stripes in August
August: Monsoon Grind
August remains firmly in the low season for surf quality at Tiger Stripes, with ideal wind at 24%. The ocean is still very active: average swell is 5.6ft (1.7m), period 10.7s, and SSE/S directions combine for 91.7% of the incoming energy, including plenty of 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) sets. But the wind is almost always from the SE/S/SW/WSW quadrants, which is exactly the wrong direction for this SSE-facing reef. Short-period windswell mixes with the groundswell, making the lineup lumpy and hard to read. If you want to surf in August, watch for the brief windows when NW winds break through after a passing squall. Rain is high at 5.73mm/day, water temp sits at 29.4°C, and the monsoon keeps the atmosphere humid and stormy.
Average Spot conditions at Tiger Stripes in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tiger Stripes 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 Tiger Stripes for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tiger Stripes 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 Tiger Stripes.