Conditions at Sulingan Beach in August
August: The Sweet Spot Arrives
August marks the true peak of surfable conditions. Average swell remains small at 0.9m (3ft), but the average period rises to 9.1s and the wind regime is heavily offshore: SW 24.7 percent, SSW 15.5 percent, WSW 13.8 percent and W 6.5 percent make up over 60 percent of all wind observations. Ideal wind occurs 49 percent of the time, the joint-best of the year. Swell direction is still favorable, with E (24.8 percent), ENE (22.0 percent) and NE (6.9 percent) feeding the beach. While most waves are 2-3ft (0.5-1m), the consistency and clean faces make it a month where grovelers and high-performance shortboarders can score. With water temperature 29.3°C, air 28.1°C and only 5.82 mm/day of rain, August is prime time to plan a trip.
Average Spot conditions at Sulingan Beach in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sulingan Beach 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 Sulingan Beach for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sulingan Beach 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 Sulingan Beach.