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Conditions at Maroubra in August
August: Winter Hangs Tough
August remains solid, though the trend lines begin to shift. Average swell is 1.6m (5ft), period shortens slightly to 9.2s, and ideal winds are still at a strong 37 percent. The swell rose is led by S (17 percent) and SSE (16 percent), with SE (10 percent), SSW (6 percent) and NE/ENE (6 percent each) as secondary sources. The west wind quadrant is still dominant: WSW (12 percent), W (12 percent), WNW (9 percent), NW (9 percent) and NNW (12 percent) keep the surf groomed. Water temp bottoms out at 18.3°C, air averages 14.4°C, and precipitation is low at 1.75mm/day. As August progresses, the NE trade-wind swell begins to reappear, hinting that spring is not far away, but the southern groundswell is still the main story.
Average Spot conditions at Maroubra in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Maroubra 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 Maroubra for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Maroubra 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 Maroubra.