Conditions at Pilar in August
August: The Sweet Spot
August is the heart of the Pilar surf season. Ideal offshore wind peaks alongside September at 43 percent, with WSW (18 percent), W (16 percent), WNW (5 percent) and SW (8 percent) dominating the wind rose. Swell is modest - 2ft (0.7m) at 9.0s period - but the direction is favorable, with ENE (26 percent), E (19 percent), NE (10 percent), and even a notable WSW/W contribution from the monsoon sea state. The surface is clean far more often than not, making the small-to-fun waves a pleasure to surf. Air temps are 28°C (83°F), water temperature is 29°C (85°F), and rainfall remains low at 6mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Pilar in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pilar 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 Pilar for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pilar 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 Pilar.