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Conditions at Lefthanders in August
August: Focused South-West Swell and Heavy Water
August remains in the heart of the winter swell window, with an average of 8-9ft (2.7m) and the longest period of the year at 13.3s. SW swell (25.6%) is now clearly the main driver, with WSW (14.0%) and W (4.1%) providing strong secondary pulses. The frequency of oversized waves is slightly lower than July but still significant, and the swell direction is actually a little more focused on the SW-WSW side, which is ideal for Lefthanders. Wind remains the limiting factor: WSW (11.4%), W (11.2%) and WNW (11.7%) are all common, and ideal offshore flow sits at just 18%. The rain eases slightly to 3.12 mm/day, air temps bottom out at 14.3°C, and water reaches its yearly minimum of 17.3°C. This is a hardcore winter month, with quality arriving between frontal passages.
Average Spot conditions at Lefthanders in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lefthanders 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 Lefthanders for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lefthanders 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 Lefthanders.