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Best surf towns in August

56 surf towns where August is in the best season for waves. Open any town for its surf spots, where to stay and what's on.

Where the waves were best in August (measured)

How often the waves were good and great at each town's best spot in August, over the last three years.

Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka: good waves 100% of days, great 98%, sea 29°C
Uluwatu, Indonesia: good waves 100% of days, great 96%, sea 26°C
Canggu, Indonesia: good waves 100% of days, great 89%, sea 26°C
Kuta, Indonesia: good waves 95% of days, great 87%, sea 26°C
Troncones & La Saladita, Mexico: good waves 99% of days, great 83%, sea 31°C
Puerto Escondido, Mexico: good waves 99% of days, great 80%, sea 31°C
El Zonte, El Salvador: good waves 99% of days, great 73%, sea 31°C
Nosara, Costa Rica: good waves 99% of days, great 58%, sea 30°C
El Tunco, El Salvador: good waves 97% of days, great 58%, sea 31°C
Chicama, Peru: good waves 94% of days, great 60%, sea 19°C
Medewi, Indonesia: good waves 91% of days, great 57%, sea 27°C
Santa Teresa, Costa Rica: good waves 95% of days, great 51%, sea 30°C
Tamarindo, Costa Rica: good waves 89% of days, great 55%, sea 30°C
Jacó & Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica: good waves 95% of days, great 49%, sea 30°C
Dominical, Costa Rica: good waves 90% of days, great 53%, sea 30°C

Europe

Hallbergmoos, Germany: Wave pool breaks, water not published, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Sion, Switzerland: Wave pool breaks, water 7–22°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced

Africa

Cape St Francis, South Africa: Point/Beach breaks, water 14–22°C, suits intermediate/advanced
Durban, South Africa: Beach breaks, water 20–26°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Elands Bay, South Africa: Point breaks, water 11–16°C, suits intermediate/advanced
Jeffreys Bay, South Africa: Point breaks, water 14–22°C, suits intermediate/advanced
Kommetjie, South Africa: Beach/Reef breaks, water 11–15°C, suits intermediate/advanced

Asia

Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka: Point breaks, water 27–29°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Canggu, Indonesia: Beach/Reef breaks, water 27–29°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
General Luna, Philippines: Reef breaks, water 27–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Himmafushi, Maldives: Reef breaks, water 28–30°C, suits intermediate/advanced
Kuta, Indonesia: Beach/Reef breaks, water 27–29°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Medewi, Indonesia: Point breaks, water 27–29°C, suits beginner/intermediate
Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia: Reef breaks, water 26–29°C, suits intermediate/advanced
Thulusdhoo, Maldives: Reef breaks, water 28–30°C, suits intermediate/advanced
Uluwatu, Indonesia: Reef/Beach breaks, water 26–29°C, suits intermediate/advanced

Oceania

Bondi, Australia: Beach breaks, water 18–24°C, suits beginner/intermediate
Byron Bay, Australia: Point/Beach breaks, water 19–26°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Crescent Head, Australia: Point breaks, water 18–24°C, suits beginner/intermediate
Cronulla, Australia: Beach/Reef breaks, water 18–24°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Lennox Head, Australia: Point/Beach breaks, water 19–26°C, suits intermediate/advanced
Manly, Australia: Beach/Reef breaks, water 18–24°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Newcastle, Australia: Beach/Reef breaks, water 18–24°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Yamba & Angourie, Australia: Point/Beach breaks, water 19–25°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced

Pacific Islands

Waikiki, United States: Reef/Beach breaks, water 24–27°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced

North America

Malibu, United States: Point/Reef breaks, water 14–20°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Montauk, United States: Point/Reef/Beach breaks, water 5–22°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
San Clemente, United States: Point/Reef/Beach breaks, water 15–22°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Waco, United States: Wave pool breaks, water 7–32°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced

Mexico & Central America

Barra de la Cruz, Mexico: Point breaks, water 27–30°C, suits intermediate/advanced
Dominical, Costa Rica: Beach breaks, water 26–30°C, suits intermediate/advanced
El Tunco, El Salvador: Point/Beach/Reef breaks, water 27–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
El Zonte, El Salvador: Point/Reef breaks, water 27–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Jacó & Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica: Beach breaks, water 26–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
La Libertad, El Salvador: Point breaks, water 27–30°C, suits intermediate/advanced
Las Flores, El Salvador: Point breaks, water 27–30°C, suits intermediate/advanced
Nosara, Costa Rica: Beach breaks, water 26–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Pavones, Costa Rica: Point breaks, water 27–30°C, suits intermediate/advanced
Playa Venao, Panama: Beach breaks, water 26–29°C, suits beginner/intermediate
Popoyo, Nicaragua: Reef/Beach breaks, water 25–29°C, suits intermediate/advanced
Puerto Escondido, Mexico: Beach/Point breaks, water 27–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Punta Mita, Mexico: Reef/Point breaks, water 23–29°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua: Beach/Reef breaks, water 24–29°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Santa Teresa, Costa Rica: Beach/Reef breaks, water 26–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Tamarindo, Costa Rica: Beach/River mouth/Reef breaks, water 26–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Troncones & La Saladita, Mexico: Point/Beach breaks, water 26–30°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced

South America

Chicama, Peru: Point breaks, water 16–20°C, suits intermediate/advanced
Florianópolis, Brazil: Beach/Point breaks, water 18–26°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Garopaba, Brazil: Beach/Point breaks, water 17–24°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Huanchaco, Peru: Point/Beach breaks, water 16–20°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Lobitos, Peru: Point/Reef breaks, water 17–23°C, suits intermediate/advanced
Maresias, Brazil: Beach breaks, water 20–26°C, suits intermediate/advanced
Praia do Rosa, Brazil: Beach breaks, water 17–24°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Beach/Point breaks, water 20–26°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced
Saquarema, Brazil: Beach breaks, water 19–25°C, suits intermediate/advanced
Ubatuba, Brazil: Beach/Point breaks, water 20–27°C, suits beginner/intermediate/advanced

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best surf in August?

In August, 56 surf towns on Swell Cabin are in season, including Hallbergmoos and Sion (Europe); Cape St Francis, Durban and Elands Bay (Africa); Arugam Bay, Canggu and General Luna (Asia); Bondi, Byron Bay and Crescent Head (Oceania); Waikiki (Pacific Islands); Malibu, Montauk and San Clemente (North America); Barra de la Cruz, Dominical and El Tunco (Mexico & Central America); Chicama, Florianópolis and Garopaba (South America).

Which surf towns had the most good surf days in August?

Measured over the last three years, August's waves were best at Arugam Bay (good 100% of days, great 98%), Uluwatu (good 100% of days, great 96%), Canggu (good 100% of days, great 89%), Kuta (good 95% of days, great 87%) and Troncones & La Saladita (good 99% of days, great 83%). From each day's swell and wind (Open-Meteo), rated at each town's best spot like Swell Cabin's forecast.

Where can beginners surf in August?

Beginner-friendly surf towns in season in August include Florianópolis (Brazil), Waikiki (United States), Kuta (Indonesia), San Clemente (United States), Canggu (Indonesia), Bondi (Australia), Malibu (United States) and Manly (Australia).

Where can I surf in warm water in August?

Warm-water surf towns (24°C+ all year) in season in August: Waikiki (United States), Uluwatu (Indonesia), Kuta (Indonesia), Canggu (Indonesia), Tamarindo (Costa Rica), Jacó & Playa Hermosa (Costa Rica), Puerto Escondido (Mexico) and Nusa Lembongan (Indonesia).

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