Conditions at Monobegawakakou in August
August: Typhoon Season Fires and the Pacific Lights Up
August is the most powerful month on paper. Average swell height peaks at 3.6ft (1.1m), the period jumps to 9.0s, and the SE (24.5%), SSE (29.9%) and S (26.5%) directions carry the most consistent, quality energy of the year. The distribution is healthy at size: SSE shows 5.6% at 3-5ft (1-1.5m), 2.9% at 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) and 1.6% at 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m); the S direction shows a similar 5.5%, 2.8% and 1.6% at those size classes. This is real typhoon groundswell, often longer-period when you subtract the local wind component. The catch is wind: SSW (13.5%) and S (8.5%) remain onshore threats, and ideal wind is only 32%, though early mornings with NNE breeze offer the best chance of groomed faces. Water temp peaks at 28.0°C and air at 26.1°C. August reward goes to the patient surfer willing to sit through warm, bumpy sets for the occasional firing typhoon swell.
Average Spot conditions at Monobegawakakou in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Monobegawakakou 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 Monobegawakakou for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Monobegawakakou 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 Monobegawakakou.