Conditions at Alwars in August
August: Monsoon Lull - Small Long-Period South Swell
August is a near-repeat of July, with the southwest monsoon still in charge. Average wave height is 3.3ft (1.0m) and period 11.1s - the same long-period signature - but S swell grows to 57% while SSW settles at 41%. Favorable NE/ENE/E swell remains completely absent. The long periods are tantalizing, but for this ENE-facing spot the directional mismatch means the break rarely sees more than weak, shadowed lines.
Winds ease slightly: WSW still leads at 67%, with SW at 22% and W at 7%, and 23% of the month falls into the ideal offshore window - the best since April. Light morning offshore breezes can occasionally groom the small south swell into surfable, if underpowered, 1.6-3.3ft (0.5-1m) waves. Air temperatures remain near 27.8°C, water is 26.7°C, and rainfall eases to 2.19 mm/day. August is a month for managing expectations.
Average Spot conditions at Alwars in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Alwars 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 Alwars for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Alwars 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 Alwars.