Conditions at Uluwatu in August
August: The Winter Sweet Spot
August keeps the same heavy average: 7ft (2.2m) at 14.4s. The SSW contribution strengthens to 49.7%, while S (24.3%) and SSE (5.3%) round out the swell mix. The 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range is extremely consistent, with 27.4% of SSW swell in the 6-8ft (2-2.5m) class. Wind is still trade-dominated-ESE (54.2%) and SE (32.5%)-but the intensity eases slightly compared with July, lifting ideal wind to 49%. This is one of the most reliable months for solid, clean reefs, especially at lower tides. Air temperatures bottom out at 25.5°C, water at 26.7°C, and precipitation is almost negligible at 0.65 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Uluwatu in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Uluwatu 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 Uluwatu for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Uluwatu 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 Uluwatu.