Conditions at Five Islands in August
August: Maximum Monsoon Texture
August sits in the heart of the southwest monsoon. The average swell remains a beefy 5-6ft (1.7m) at 10.7s, and SSE swell reaches its annual peak share at 73% of the rose, with S contributing 19%. Wave heights are full of 1.5-2m surf, plus roughly 13% in the 2-2.5m range-serious size by any standard. But ideal offshore wind hits the annual low of 32%, and the wind profile is dominated by SE, SSE, S, SW and WSW breezes that put plenty of chop on the surface. The SE-facing reefs can still hold when the swell lines are clean early, but the prevailing wind is against you most of the time. Rain is 5.63mm/day, air 27.6°C, water 29.4°C. August is for the diehard.
Average Spot conditions at Five Islands in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Five Islands 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 Five Islands for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Five Islands 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 Five Islands.