Conditions at Mona Lisa Point in August
August: Peak Monsoon, Peak Frustration
August is statistically the wettest and most wind-dominated month of the year at Mona Lisa Point. WSW swell reaches its maximum grip with 62 per cent of all observations, W adds 17 per cent, and SW nearly 10 per cent, but the monsoon wind is relentless: S and SSW together exceed 56 per cent of the wind rose, with S alone above 30 per cent. The average swell height stays around 2ft (0.6m), average period is 7.2s, and ideal wind sits at only 7 per cent. Rain peaks at 22.54mm/day, water temperature remains tropical at 29.8°C (85.6°F), and air temperatures average 28.3°C (82.9°F). Any surfable day in August usually involves an early morning lull, a break in the squalls, and lots of patience.
Average Spot conditions at Mona Lisa Point in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mona Lisa Point 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 Mona Lisa Point for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mona Lisa Point 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 Mona Lisa Point.