Conditions at Antiques in August
August: More of the Same, With Even More SSE Focus
August keeps the pedal to the metal. The average swell height is 5.5ft (1.7m) and the period sits at 10.7s, but the swell direction is now even more lopsided: SSE produces 73 percent of all wave energy and S adds another 19 percent. Almost three-quarters of the surf falls in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) band, and 13 percent reaches the 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) class. This is the most consistent, biggest swell window of the year at Antiques.
Unfortunately, the wind remains the great equalizer. The southwest monsoon is still locked in, with SE, S, SSW, SW and WSW winds all making appearances, and ideal offshore conditions occur only 23 percent of the time. The onshore component ruins many otherwise exciting days, creating a frustrating mix of heavy waves and messy surfaces. Air temperature is 27.6°C, water is 29.4°C, and precipitation increases to 5.73mm/day. Keep an eye on the synoptic charts: any break in the monsoon flow can allow a NW offshore wind to turn these freight trains into something special.
Average Spot conditions at Antiques in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Antiques 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 Antiques for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Antiques 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 Antiques.