Conditions at Banzai in August
August: The Dead of Summer
August is the slowest month of the year at Banzai. Average wave height is 1.5ft (0.5m), average period is 4.0s, and ideal wind is at its annual minimum of 8%. The dominant swell directions - WSW (20.5%), SW (13.7%), S (13.4%), and WNW (11.5%) - still point toward the beach, but the energy is overwhelmingly below 1.5ft (0.5m). Wind directions are dominated by W (10.2%), WNW (9.3%), WSW (8.7%), and SSE (7.0%), creating bumpy surface conditions when any tiny waves appear. Water temp peaks at 25.1°C, air temp averages 25.1°C, and rain is scarce at 0.80mm/day. The summer pattern of high pressure and thermal breezes is fully established. Take a break, enjoy the beach life, and start checking the forecast again in September.
Average Spot conditions at Banzai in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Banzai 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 Banzai for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Banzai 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 Banzai.