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Conditions at Pikinini in August
August: Drier Skies and Clean Trade Swell
August holds the trade wind pattern with an ideal wind percentage of 64%. SE (21%), ESE (27.3%), and E (16.5%) winds keep Pikinini groomed and offshore most of the time. Rainfall eases to near 6.0 mm/day, one of the drier months of the year, and water temp sits at 29.2C. Swell size remains small at 2-3ft (0.8m) with a rideable 7.8s period. The swell direction is split between ENE (35.3%) and E (31.5%), neither of which is ideal for a west exposure. But the combination of fewer rain delays, warm water, and reliable offshore texture makes August a solid bet for clean small-wave days. Bring the groveler, watch the tide, and enjoy the tropical consistency.
Average Spot conditions at Pikinini in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pikinini 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 Pikinini for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pikinini 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 Pikinini.