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Conditions at South Wall Ballina in August
August: Late Winter, Still Pumping
August holds onto winter's momentum. SSE swell remains the heavyweight at 23.5%, with SE (15.3%) and S (11.1%) close behind; the average period is 9.3s. Average height eases slightly to 5ft (1.5m), but S/SSE pulses are still capable of solid 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) sets. Water temperature is the year's coolest at 20.0°C, and rainfall drops to just 1.60 mm/day, making it the driest month of the year.
The wind pattern is still golden, with 53% ideal offshore flow. This is the month of the classic NNW morning offshore, which appears 12.7% of the time, often joined by W (9.6%) and WNW (8.1%) breezes. With the Southern Ocean still active, August is essentially a slightly less consistent extension of July and remains one of the best bets of the year for quality surf.
Average Spot conditions at South Wall Ballina in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at South Wall Ballina 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 South Wall Ballina for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at South Wall Ballina 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 South Wall Ballina.