Conditions at Panaitan Rights in August
August: Peak Monsoon, Peak Frustration
August is statistically the worst month for surf quality at Panaitan Rights. The swell is at its largest - averaging 2.1m (7ft) with a 14.4s period - and there is no shortage of raw energy in the water, mostly from S (49.7%) and SSW (27.2%). But the wind data is brutal: SE winds blow an astonishing 60% of the time, with another 19.8% from SSE, making onshore, choppy conditions the norm. Ideal conditions are at a near-zero 2%. A few pre-dawn sessions might catch a brief lull, but the persistent 20-40kph trades will almost always destroy the surface. Water is 28.3°C, air 26.9°C, and rain is scarce at 2.09mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Panaitan Rights in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Panaitan Rights 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 Panaitan Rights for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Panaitan Rights 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 Panaitan Rights.