Conditions at Cocal in August
August: Consistent Groundswell With a Westerly Twist
August keeps the green season machine running. Average height holds at 1.4m (4.5ft) with a 13.2s period, and SSW remains dominant at 78.2%, joined by 16.4% S and 5.1% SW. The wave rose shows a healthy 56.8% of swell in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range and 18.9% in the 1.5-2m (5-6ft) class. Ideal wind is 56%, helped by southerly monsoon troughs interacting with subtropical high pressure. Precipitation is high at 6.95mm/day and water temp peaks at 30.4°C. Overall this is another month of strong, dependable surf for Cocal, especially in the clean morning hours.
Average Spot conditions at Cocal in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cocal 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 Cocal for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cocal 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 Cocal.