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Conditions at Mavericks in August
August: The Bottom of the Barrel
August is the slowest month of the year at Mavericks. Average swell falls to 4ft (1.2m) and the period is a modest 10.3s, with most energy in the small 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range. W and WNW swells combine for 90% of observations, and there is no significant S or SSW input to give the spot a different look. The wind is also poor: ideal conditions only 3% of the time, with persistent W and WNW onshore flow. Water temp reaches 12.9°C, air temp averages 15.6°C, precipitation 0.10 mm/day. Unless a peculiar tropical swell lights up the eastern Pacific, August is firmly off-season for this exclusive reef.
Average Spot conditions at Mavericks in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mavericks 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 Mavericks for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mavericks 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 Mavericks.