Conditions at Bondi in August
August: The Peak of the Offshore Season
August continues the winter theme, with the main difference being a subtle shift toward pure south swell. S is now the single dominant swell direction at 17.1 percent, while SSE follows at 16.4 percent and SE at 10.2 percent. Average heights hold at 5-6ft (1.6m) and the period is still a healthy 9.2s. What makes August special is the wind: the N/NW quadrant offshore flow remains strong at 33 percent, onshore S/SE wind stays low at 15 percent, and the ideal-wind window is locked at 37 percent. This is peak cold-water consistency for Bondi, with water temps dropping to 18.2°C and air temps averaging 14.4°C. The surf tends to be a bit more condensed than July - punchy 3-5ft (1-1.5m) waves with frequent 5-7ft (1.5-2m) sets - but the clean conditions make every session count. August is a gem for surfers who don't mind layering up.
Average Spot conditions at Bondi in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bondi 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 Bondi for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bondi 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 Bondi.