Conditions at Vanimo in August
August: Patience Required
August remains in the doldrums, although the average period nudges back up to 8.0s from July's low. Swell size stays at 0.6m (2ft), with ENE still the dominant direction at 45.8% and NE at 28%. A little more N and NNE energy appears than in July, but it is still mostly small windswell rather than organized groundswell.
Ideal wind hits the year's low point at 39%, and the trade wind is at its most persistent: E, ESE and SE winds combine for nearly 47% of all observations. Water temperatures cool slightly to 28.8°C, and rainfall drops to 5.51mm/day. August is best for low expectations, a log, or a surf trip elsewhere.
Average Spot conditions at Vanimo in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Vanimo 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 Vanimo for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Vanimo 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 Vanimo.