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Conditions at Dee Why Point in August
August: Late-Winter Gold
August keeps the winter formula intact while slowly signaling spring. The average swell height remains at 5ft (1.6m) and the average period is still solid at 9.2s. S and SSE swells remain prominent, but there is a clear uptick in NE, ENE and ESE energy compared with the deepest winter months. The wind field is still strongly favorable, with NW and W winds especially common and the ideal wind percentage sitting at 40%. This combination produces plenty of clean, grinding surf before the midday sun starts to stir a sea breeze.
Water temperature hits the annual low of 18.2°C, air temperatures average 14.4°C, and rainfall remains low at 1.75 mm/day. August is a goldmine for surfers who are willing to brave the cooler mornings.
Average Spot conditions at Dee Why Point in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Dee Why Point 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 Dee Why Point for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Dee Why Point 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 Dee Why Point.