Conditions at Wewak in August
August: The Doldrums
August is one of the least consistent months at Wewak. Average swell height remains at 0.7m (2ft) with a 6.6s period, and E swell accounts for 60.6% of the wave energy, with ENE adding 26.3%. The trade winds are at their peak, blowing from E (23.8%) and ESE (20.4%), resulting in choppy, weak conditions. Ideal surfing wind percentage bottoms out at 18%. Water temperature is the coolest of the year at 28.3°C, air temperature 27.0°C, and precipitation is 5.48 mm/day. The occasional longer period pulse from the north can sneak through, but expect long flat spells in between.
Average Spot conditions at Wewak in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Wewak 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 Wewak for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Wewak 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 Wewak.