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Conditions at Horseshoe in August
August: Clean Micro-Sessions
August remains in the low-surf shadow of the southwest monsoon, but the conditions get even cleaner. Average size is still only 2-3ft (0.7m), though the period ticks back up to 9.0s, just enough to give the waves a little more shape. The swell direction is dominated by ENE 25.9%, E 19.3%, and NE 10.4%, while WSW 8.4%, W 5.3%, and SW 6.4% show the westerly monsoon influence. Most waves stay in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range, making this the most user-friendly, low-intensity surf of the year.
The wind story improves further. Ideal wind peaks into the 40% range as WSW 11.1%, W 13.2%, and WNW 6.5% blow offshore across the east-facing beach. There will be plenty of clean, lined-up, waist-high waves at Horseshoe, especially during morning and evening tide swings. But don't expect pumping power; the swell is short-period and small. Water remains a balmy 29.3°C, air 28.1°C, and precipitation is low at 5.7mm/day. If you want to practice turning in tropical luxury without getting pounded, August is your month.
Average Spot conditions at Horseshoe in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Horseshoe 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 Horseshoe for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Horseshoe 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 Horseshoe.