Conditions at Lakey Peak in August
August: Consistent Heavy Grinders
August remains in the heart of the dry-season window. Average swell height holds at 5-6ft (1.7m), period stays at a very healthy 14.5s, and the SSW direction accounts for almost 75% of the swell. There is a particularly large block of 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) surf - 40% of all observations - plus nearly 15% in the 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) class. Wind-wise, the trades are still pumping: ESE, SE and SSE combine for around 76% of the wind, with ideal surf conditions 91% of the time. Air temperatures drop to the year's coolest at 25.6°C, rainfall is almost zero at 0.18mm/day, and water temps bottom out around 26.3°C. This is world-class, firing reef surf with only rare wind disruptions.
Average Spot conditions at Lakey Peak in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lakey Peak 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 Lakey Peak for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lakey Peak 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 Lakey Peak.