Conditions at Turtles in August
August: Solid Size, Strong Trades, and Southerly Swell
August continues the dry-season pumping pattern, with an average swell height of 2.2m (7.2ft) and a long 14.1s period. The swell mix is the most southerly of the year: S accounts for 44.1 percent, SSE 18.0 percent, and SSW only 15.4 percent. This is far from the textbook SW-WNW direction, so Turtles will be relying on refraction and bathymetry to turn that south energy into rideable waves. The wind blows offshore for many hours, but it is stronger - SE (50.9) and ESE (41.9) combine, with 27.0 percent of SE winds in the 20-30kph bracket and 3.7 percent in the 30-40kph range. That puts ideal conditions at 52 percent. When the trades ease, the surf is world-class; when they crank, expect bumpy, powerful, and challenging sessions. Rain is only 1.77 mm/day, air temp 25.6°C, and water 27.2°C - an epic dry-season battle.
Average Spot conditions at Turtles in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Turtles 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 Turtles for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Turtles 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 Turtles.