Conditions at Mada's in August
August: The Most Consistent Southern Swell of the Year
August keeps the monsoon engine running at full tilt and produces the most directionally consistent swell of the year. SSE swell is absolutely dominant at 50.2%, with S swell adding 26.5%; that is 76.7% arriving from the prime window for the southeast-facing reef. SSW contributes 11.8% and SE 2.4%, creating a relentless conveyor belt of S/SSE energy. Average height remains 4.3ft (1.3m), and the 1-1.5m class is huge, with SSE at 45.4% and S at 23.3%. Periods average 7.1s, reinforcing the average-to-punchy theme.
Winds are similar to July: mixed WSW/W/SW flow with occasional northwest pulses. W 16.0%, WSW 15.9%, SW 12.2% and WNW 12.3% are the main players. Offshore N/NNW/NW/WNW totals 21.2% and ideal wind sits at 42%. Onshore ESE/SE/SSE/S flow totals 21.9%, so expect roughly equal portions of clean and bumpy. Rain remains high at 5.83mm/day, air temp 27.6°C, water temp 29.5°C. For surfers, August is a high-consistency month: if you can pick the NW/WNW windows, you will find strong, rippable reef waves on a reliable SE-facing break.
Average Spot conditions at Mada's in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mada's 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 Mada's for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mada's 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 Mada's.