Conditions at El Mongol in August
August: Last of the Summer Lull
August offers slightly more life than July, but not much. Swell averages 3ft (0.9m) with a 9.0s period, and NW swells make up 46% of the total, with NNW adding 34%. Most waves are in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range, though the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) class becomes a bit more noticeable. The ideal wind percentage improves marginally to 20%, but ENE and NE winds still dominate, and onshore NNW flow is common enough to keep conditions average. Water temperature reaches its yearly maximum of 20.4°C, air temps average 20.1°C, and rainfall is still low at 1.42mm/day. Occasional distant tropical systems can throw a fun, clean pulse, but most of August is small and marginal by El Mongol standards.
Average Spot conditions at El Mongol in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Mongol 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 El Mongol for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Mongol 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 El Mongol.