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Conditions at Pine Trees in August
August: Peak Summer Slump with Hurricane Hopes
August is statistically one of the flattest months, with average swell height holding at 2.5ft (0.8m) and period at 13.5s. S swell at 56.3% and SSE swell at 22.8% continue to dominate, but they rarely have enough size or west in the direction to break well on the Kona coast. The ideal offshore wind percentage is only 10%, and WSW/SW onshore winds make up roughly 46% of the wind rose. The one wildcard is tropical cyclone activity in the Eastern Pacific; when a hurricane or tropical storm drifts close enough to the islands, it can inject SSW/SW mid-period swell that briefly brings Pine Trees to life. Otherwise, expect small, soft, late-morning sessions. Water temp is a warm 26.7°C, and air temps peak near 29.5°C.
Average Spot conditions at Pine Trees in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pine Trees 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 Pine Trees for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pine Trees 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 Pine Trees.