Conditions at Lances Right in August
August: The Grind Continues
August brings the lowest ideal-wind percentage of the year: only 23% of days are considered clean for surfing. That's a brutal statistic for a spot that still holds serious swell. Average height is 1.0m (3.3ft) and period 13.8s. The wave rose is almost entirely S and SSW-40.6% and 43.6%-and 3-5ft (1-1.5m) waves are common: S 23.0%, SSW 21.2%. But the southeast trade machine is in full force. SE winds blow 32.5% of the time, SSE 16.4%, and ESE 12.2%, leaving the surface chopped and the lineup often difficult to read. Water remains warm at 29.1°C and air at 27.6°C, but unless you time a dawn glass-off or a tropical weather disturbance, August will leave you frustrated.
Average Spot conditions at Lances Right in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lances Right 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 Lances Right for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lances Right 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 Lances Right.