Conditions at Scar Reef in August
August: Consistency Over Variety
August is the most reliable month of the year. Ideal wind remains at 87 percent, rainfall is virtually non-existent at 0.36mm/day, and the average swell holds at 5-6ft (1.7m) with a 14.4s period. The SSE trade is more dominant than ever (57.3%), with S at 15.8% and SE at 17.4%, meaning near-constant offshore flow at Scar Reef. Swell is ultra-concentrated from the SSW (78.2%), and 41.1% of it sits in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range. There is less variety than in July, but the consistency of clean, long-period, slightly oversized reef waves is hard to beat. Water temperature cools a touch to 27.4°C while air sits at 24.7°C, making August a beautifully calm, surfable month.
Average Spot conditions at Scar Reef in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Scar Reef 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 Scar Reef for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Scar Reef 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 Scar Reef.