Conditions at Kuta Beach in August
August: Peak Dry Season Consistency
August matches July in size - average swell height 7-8ft (2.2m) and average period 14.4s - but the direction mix shifts a bit more toward the southwest. SSW swells lead at 49.7%, with S at 24.3% and SSE at 5.3%. The 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) and 6-8ft (2-2.5m) ranges are both well represented, giving a great mix of powerful but rideable waves. Winds are consistently offshore: ESE 52.4%, SE 36.9%, and E 4.1%, pushing ideal conditions back up to 56%. August also marks the driest point of the year at just 0.72mm/day of rain, and the water temperature bottoms out at 26.7°C. For wave quality plus reliable clean wind, August is one of the top months at Kuta.
Average Spot conditions at Kuta Beach in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kuta Beach 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 Kuta Beach for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kuta Beach 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 Kuta Beach.