Conditions at Gokarna in August
August: Monsoon Still Raging But the Swell and Wind Begin to Ease
August remains deep in monsoon season, but the edge starts to dull. Average swell height eases slightly to 6.6ft (2.0m), and the average period drops to 9.7s, giving the waves a more breakable, punchy feel. Swell direction is still excellent for Gokarna: WSW at 47.5% and W at 38.2% dominate, with the bulk of waves in the 4.9-8.2ft (1.5-2.5m) range. The persistent problem is wind quality, with ideal offshore flow at just 1%. W winds make up 34.6%, WNW 30.1% and WSW 16.7%, so most surf is accompanied by strong onshore texture. Rain remains heavy at 18.00mm/day, air temperatures are 25.7 degrees C and water temps drop to 27.3 degrees C. By late August, the monsoon begins to lose intensity and occasional cleaner pulses show up, but August is still firmly in the low-quality camp.
Average Spot conditions at Gokarna in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Gokarna 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 Gokarna for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Gokarna 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 Gokarna.