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Conditions at Manangat in August
August: Peak Habagat Size, Peak Onshore Wind
August is the peak of the southwest monsoon for Manangat. Average height reaches 3-4ft (1.1m), period is 7.2s, and the SW swell lobe is huge: SW contributes 49.2 percent and WSW another 29.9 percent. The height distribution is more robust than any summer month, with plenty of 3-5ft (1-1.5m), plus solid 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) and 6-8ft (2-2.5m) sets from the SW.
Unfortunately, the wind also peaks in the wrong direction. SSW wind dominates at 37.4 percent, S wind adds 21.6 percent, and ideal offshore wind is only 9 percent. Precipitation is the heaviest of the year at 18.17mm per day, water temperature is 29.9°C, and air temperature averages 25.4°C.
These are the conditions where Manangat can look firing on the buoy but be a total washing machine at the beach. The swell is definitely there, but the onshore flow and tropical rains make it a battle. If you see a typhoon tracking west-northwest that creates a short window of offshore north wind, drop everything - those are the August gems.
Average Spot conditions at Manangat in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Manangat 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 Manangat for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Manangat 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 Manangat.