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Conditions at Sandon Point in August
August: Still Strong, Slightly Warmer
August retains much of July's quality as winter begins to ease. Average swell height is 1.6m (5.2ft) with a 9.2s period, and the SSE (16.4%) and S (16.2%) swell directions are still the primary energy sources. SE (10.4%) and NE (6.9%) also contribute, giving the point plenty of waves. Ideal offshore wind remains high at 52%, with W (14.7%) the dominant direction and WSW (11.8%), WNW (9.7%), NW (8.8%) and NNW (13.0%) keeping conditions clean. There is still a lot of quality surf, though the average period has dropped slightly from the May-July peak. Water temperature bottoms out at 17.3°C, air temps average 10.1°C, and precipitation is 2.09mm/day. Count on crisp sessions and consistent winter groundswell.
Average Spot conditions at Sandon Point in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sandon 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 Sandon Point for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sandon 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 Sandon Point.