August is one of the most popular months to go on a surf trip, but finding the perfect destination can feel overwhelming. Based on our WaveFinder search engine, here are 10 of the best surfing destinations in August, rated for their prime conditions, consistency, and overall vibe.

To find the best surfing destination for YOU, try it out yourself!

Indonesia

Surfing conditions for the month of August in Indonesia

• Suitable for: All levels
• Average wave size: 6-8 feet
• Wave consistency: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (100%)
• Water temperature: 29°C (84°F)
• Air temperature: 29°C (84°F)
• Crowd: Heavy

Indonesia is pumping every day in August. Whether you’re in Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, or the Mentawai Islands, you’ll score consistent surf with perfect offshore winds. This is one of the most reliable surf seasons on the planet.

To find which Indonesian island suits you best, read our surfing guide to Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa and the Mentawai Islands.

Maldives

Surfing conditions for the month of August in Maldives

• Suitable for: Intermediate and advanced
• Average wave size: 7 feet
• Wave consistency: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (95%)
• Water temperature: 28°C (82°F)
• Air temperature: 28°C (82°F)
• Crowd: Fairly crowded

The Maldives light up in August with world-class reef breaks and crystal-clear waves. While it’s often viewed as a luxury destination, budget-friendly surf options are available if you plan smart.

Read our complete surfing guide to the Maldives

Costa Rica

Surfing conditions for the month of August in Costa Rica

• Suitable for: All levels
• Average wave size: 5 feet
• Wave consistency: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (90%)
• Water temperature: 29°C (84°F)
• Air temperature: 29°C (84°F)
• Crowd: Fairly crowded

August is still peak season in Costa Rica, especially on the Pacific Coast. This is a great time to surf Pavones, one of the world’s longest lefts. Costa Rica is perfect for all levels thanks to its consistency, warm water, and friendly surf towns.

Nicaragua

Surfing conditions for the month of August in Nicaragua

• Suitable for: All levels
• Average wave size: 5 feet
• Wave consistency: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (85%)
• Water temperature: 29°C (84°F)
• Air temperature: 29°C (84°F)
• Crowd: Reasonable

Nicaragua is already known as one of the world’s most consistent surfing destinations due to its 320+ days of offshore winds. However, the month of August also happens to be during the peak swell season in Central America. Therefore, on a surf trip in Nicaragua during the month of August will most likely allow you to surf 5-star surf every single day. At surf spots like Popoyo, Playa Colorado or El Transito, you are almost certain to score perfect waves throughout the month of August in Nicaragua.

Read our complete surfing guide to Popoyo and San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

Mexico

Surfing conditions for the month of August in Mexico

Suitable for: All levels
Average wave size: 5 feet
Wave consistency: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (95%)
Water temperature: 28°C (82°F)
Air temperature: 27°C (80°F)
Crowd: Fairly crowded

Mexico also benefits from the South Pacific ocean’s activity during the month of August and some surf towns like Puerto Escondido and Sayulita truly become like paradise. Weather is also very enjoyable in Mexico at this time of the year, so leave your wet suits behind and enjoy some warm, epic waves!

Check out surf camps in Sayulita, starting at $800!

Tahiti

Surfing conditions for the month of August in Tahiti

• Suitable for: Advanced surfers
• Average wave size: 10 feet
• Wave consistency: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (100%)
• Water temperature: 23°C (73°F)
• Air temperature: 21°C (70°F)
• Crowd: Reasonable

August is prime time for heavy south swells and powerful reef breaks in Tahiti. Teahupo’o is the crown jewel, often hosting the World Surf League event this month. These waves are heavy and shallow, best left to experienced surfers.

Read our complete surfing guide to Tahiti, French Polynesia

South Africa

Surfing conditions for the month of August in South Africa

• Suitable for: Intermediate and advanced
• Average wave size: 8 feet
• Wave consistency: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (100%)
• Water temperature: 16°C (61°F)
• Air temperature: 13°C (55°F)
• Crowd: Reasonable

August is right by the end of the South African winter season which means the country still receives its share of massive swells from storms passing by Antarctica. This allows surf spots on the whole coastline to set up perfectly offering decent waves on almost any given day. Through the cold and sharky waters, surfers can find some true gems in South Africa.

Read our surfing guide to Muizenberg and Jeffrey’s Bay, South Africa

Australia

Surfing conditions for the month of August in Australia

• Suitable for: All levels
• Average wave size: 3-10 feet
• Wave consistency: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (80%)
• Water temperature: Varies
• Air temperature: Varies
• Crowd: Fairly crowded

August means winter in Australia, which is when swells are as consistent as they will get throughout the year. Therefore, whether you are on the east coast, down in Victoria, or in Western Australia, it is time to score big. Winter obviously also means colder weather and water temperatures but it is sometimes the price to pay to have better, bigger waves and less surfers in the line-up.

Fiji

Surfing conditions for the month of August in Fiji

• Suitable for: All levels
• Average wave size: 6 feet
• Wave consistency: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (95%)
• Water temperature: 26°C (79°F)
• Air temperature: 23°C (73°F)
• Crowd: Reasonable

Fiji’s legendary reef breaks fire in August. Iconic spots like Cloudbreak and Restaurants offer powerful, fast, and perfectly shaped waves. Dry season weather keeps things comfortable both in and out of the water.

Read our complete surfing guide to Fiji

Peru

Surfing conditions for the month of August in Peru

• Suitable for: All levels
• Average wave size: 6 feet
• Wave consistency: ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (95%)
• Water temperature: 18°C (64°F)
• Air temperature: 17°C (63°F)
• Crowd: Reasonable

Home to the world’s longest wave, Peru is sometimes a forgotten surfing destination. However, the month of August is a great time to see Chicama’s real potential turn to life. In August the whole South Pacific is very active and many storms push great waves towards the South American west coast, including Peru.

Read our complete surfing guide to Chicama, Peru

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Having consistent waves and being able to surf everyday is the one thing everyone is looking for in a surfing destination. There is nothing more frustrating than going on a surf trip and being stuck with a whole week of flat ocean.

Therefore, it is important to chose a surfing destination wisely, using our WaveFinder search engine.

Here are the 10 destinations which have the highest overall conditions consistency percentage throughout the year. This percentage reflects the number of “surfable” days in a year or month. 90% consistency means you can surf 9 days out of 10…With that being said, here are the 10 surfing destinations with the most consistent waves and surfing conditions.

1. Indonesia

Overall surf consistency : 95%

Indonesia’s reputation for being the best surfing destination in the world is now pretty solid and undisputed. Not only is this country fed by extremely consistent ground swells throughout the year, it is one of the cheapest places to travel to.

Indonesia is also a pretty versatile surfing destination with several islands to chose from depending on the type of waves you are looking for. Bali and Lombok will be good for surfers of all levels while Sumbawa and the Mentawai Islands are some of the best places in the world to chase barrels.

2. Hawaii

Overall surf consistency : 95%

Hawaii is a small archipelago located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Therefore, Hawaii is exposed to swells of all angles at any time throughout the year. In winter, the islands’ north shores go absolutely crazy with waves often reaching monstrous size. In summer, the south side of the Hawaiian Islands get fed by southern ground swells, providing smaller, yet very clean waves.

Therefore, no matter when you visit Hawaii you are almost certain to be able to catch some waves. It is only up to you to decide what kind of waves you are looking for. 

Read Which Hawaiian Island is Best for a Surf Trip

3. Nicaragua

Overall surf consistency : 90%

With more than 300 days of offshore winds in a year, Nicaragua is one of the world’s most consistent surfing destination. Due to the geographical position of Lake Nicaragua, pushing wind towards the coast, Nicaragua is in a unique position where it has optimal wind conditions on a daily basis. On top of that feature, the west coast of Central America is fed with distant ground swells year-round, peaking from April to October.

Nicaragua is also a very cheap place to travel to, often less crowded than its neighbor Costa Rica.

Read our complete surfing guides to Popoyo and San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua

4. Ecuador

Overall surf consistency : 90%

Exposed to both northerly and southerly swells, Ecuador is definitely amongst the world’s most consistent surfing destinations. Ecuador’s most popular surf town, Montañita has a swell consitency of 90% at any given month throughout the year. Therefore, whether you go to Montañita in winter or summer, you will be able to surf 9 days out of 10 on average!

Not only are waves consistent in Ecuador, the weather is also some of the warmest and most consistent in the world making it a very pleasant place to go on holiday!

Read our complete surfing guide to Montañita, Ecuador

5. Australia

Overall surf consistency : 85%

Australia has one of the strongest surfing culture in the world for good reasons. Not only is the country surrounded by hundreds of beaches, it also receives swells on a very consistent basis.

Western Australia is the big winner in terms of consistency as the Indian Ocean’s ground swells typically offer more consistent waves than what can be found on the east coast, for example.

Down south, Torquay and Bells Beach also receive their good share of waves, hence why Bells is one of the top places to surf in Australia. 

The east coast might be slightly less consistent, it is where the highest amount of surf spots are found in Australia with places like Manly Beach, Byron Bay and Gold Coast.

Read our complete surfing guides to Byron Bay, Western Australia and Bells Beach.

6. Tahiti, French Polynesia

Overall surf consistency : 85%

Being strategically located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Tahiti receives swells of all different angles making it one of the most consistent surfing destinations in the world.

In Tahiti, from April to November, the south side is an absolute wave machine with several reef breaks offering world-class waves. 

Then, from December to March, the north side lights up catching the same swells as Hawaii, just a bit later and usually not as strong.

Therefore, whenever you visit Tahiti, you are almost certain to find a surf spot with decent surfing conditions on any given day.

Read our complete surfing guide to Tahiti, French Polynesia

7. South Africa

Overall surf consistency : 85%

South Africa has a huge coastline covering both the Atlantic and Indian Ocean. Many storms pass between Antarctica and the African continent, pushing consistent swells towards South Africa. 

Near Cape Town, Muizenberg is a very popular and charming surfing destination while Jeffrey’s Bay and Durban are the two mains surf towns further east.

While sharks remain an issue in South Africa, the waves truly are worth the risk as some of the best surf spots in the world are found in this country.

Read our complete surfing guides to Jeffrey’s Bay and Muizenberg

8. Costa Rica

Overall surf consistency : 85%

Costa Rica is a very popular surfing destination in Central America mostly because of how consistent its waves are. Most surf spots are beach breaks that work almost everyday throughout the year. The Pacific side will work at any given time but becomes more consistent from April to November while the Caribbean side will work from December to March.

The strong surfing culture and consistent weather are two other reasons that make Costa Rica a very enjoyable surfing destination. 

Read our complete surfing guides to Tamarindo, Santa Teresa and Nosara

9. Mexico

Overall surf consistency : 85%

Mexico is also amongst the most popular surfing destinations mostly due to its incredibly consistent surf. The pacific coastline starts at the Californian border, in Baja California, and stretches all the way down to Guatemala.

Therefore, Mexico is exposed to both northerly and southerly swells making it a safe bet when planning a surf trip. Puerto Escondido is one of Mexico’s best surf town with a wave at Playa Zicatela that is often compared to Hawaii’s Pipeline.

For beginners, Sayulita is a charming surf town which has mellow waves, perfect to make your first steps in the water.

Surfers looking to stay off the beaten path can aim for Baja California Sur which has several world-class breaks with a fraction of the usual crowd.

10. New Zealand

Overall surf consistency : 80%

The whole west coast of New Zealand is fed by consistent southwesterly ground swells, making it a very underrated surfing destination. When the wind is not in the right direction, you can sometimes just hop over to the east side of the country and still get some decent surf.

Raglan, on the country’s North Island, is the number one surf town in New Zealand with a famous surf spot called Manu Bay. This left-hand point break was featured in the movie Endless Summer and remains one of the best waves in the world.

Read our complete surfing guide to Raglan, New Zealand

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Surfing in Tahiti : A Full Guide to The Best Waves and Surf Spots

Summary

Tahiti is one of the most iconic surfing destinations in the world, home to powerful reef breaks, tropical beauty, and the legendary wave of Teahupo’o. Known for its heavy barrels and shallow reef, Teahupo’o is often considered the ultimate test for advanced surfers and it was the official surfing venue for the Paris 2024 Olympics.

But surfing in Tahiti isn’t just about Teahupo’o. This South Pacific paradise offers a wide variety of surf breaks for intermediate and advanced surfers, along with a few beginner-friendly spots. From north shore beach breaks to the heavy south reef passes, Tahiti is a surfing gem waiting to be explored.

When is the Best Time to Surf in Tahiti?

The ideal time to surf in Tahiti depends on the type of waves you’re chasing:

• November to April (Summer): Expect warm, humid weather with consistent north swells. This season is best for surfing Papeno’o and other north-facing breaks. South swells are smaller but still show up regularly.

• May to October (Winter): This is the prime surf season for the south-facing reef breaks like Teahupo’o, Vairao, and Taapuna. Powerful southwest swells light up the coast, and weather is cooler and drier.

Whether you’re a seasoned charger or an intermediate surfer, there are great waves year-round in Tahiti.

Where to stay in Tahiti

On the south side of Tahiti Iti, near Teahupo’o, there aren’t that many accommodation options other than local homestays. You can stay at Vanira Lodge which is a beautiful place greatly located next to Teahupo’o

Near Papeete, the best place to stay on a budget is the Mahana Hostel and Backpackers which is very nicely located, down town. For more comfort, Te Moana is a good option further south.

Tahiti Surf Spots

Teahupo’o

Without a doubt, Teahupo’o is Tahiti’s most famous break and also the heaviest one. Only a 15 minutes paddle away from the point, it is the closest wave to shore in this south-eastern area of the island. Teahupo’o breaks on a very shallow and extremely sharp reef making anyone pay for their mistakes. Should be kept for advanced surfers. On a good south westerly swell, Teahupo’o is a short and hollow barrel with one of the best views on Earth. At Teahupo’o, if the swell is too westerly, close outs are more frequent as the west bowl breaks with the rest of the wave.

• Wave direction : Left
• Bottom : Reef
• Best tide : Mid
• Skill level : Advanced
• Optimal swell direction : SW
• Optimal wind direction : E

Papeno’o

Located on the north side of Tahiti, Papeno’o has a beach break and a river mouth. Both offer good waves especially over the north swell season from November to April. Beginners will want to stick to the beach as the rivermouth is a bit more powerful and exposed to rip currents.

• Wave direction : Left and right
• Bottom : Sand and pebbles
• Best tide : Any
• Skill level : Beginner to advanced
• Optimal swell direction : N
• Optimal wind direction : S

Vairao

10 minutes up the road before reaching Teahupo’o is the pass of Vairao. You will need a boat or paddle for about 30 to 45 minutes to reach the break. It is probably the longest wave in the area breaking over a very shallow reef, even more so than Teahupo’o. However, Vairao doesn’t have the same power as Chopes…

• Wave direction : Left
• Bottom : Reef
• Best tide : Mid to high
• Skill level : Advanced
• Optimal swell direction : SW
• Optimal wind direction : E

Papara

A nice beach break located on the south side of Tahiti Nui that will work on pretty much any south swell. This spot is also good for beginners. 

• Wave direction : Left and right
• Bottom : Sand
• Best tide : Any
• Skill level : Beginner to Advanced
• Optimal swell direction : S
• Optimal wind direction : N

Taapuna

A classic Tahitian reef break with a dangerous reef. Crowds get heavier here than what you will find on the reefs of Tahiti Iti.

• Wave direction : Left
• Bottom : Reef
• Best tide : Any
• Skill level : Advanced
• Optimal swell direction : SW
• Optimal wind direction : E

Getting there

Up until 2018, only 2 airlines would offer flights to Papeete: Air Tahiti Nui and Frenchbee. Recently, United airlines started offering flights from San Francisco and Hawaiian airlines is coming in from Honolulu making it more accessible for travelers.

Safety/things to know

• Waves in Tahiti are still quite untouched. Make sure you respect the locals even more than anywhere else. They are VERY welcoming if you respect them and if you don’t, you better jump on the next plane because you won’t catch many more waves.
• Most breaks on the north side are accessible just by paddling. However, on the south side, most breaks require at least a 30 minute paddle. Best access is definitely by boat.
• Most surf spots on the south side, including Teahupo’o are breaking over sharp and shallow coral reef. Bring a good first aid kit.

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