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Conditions at Tombstones in August
August: Winter Swell Holds Strong
August continues the winter theme without much drop-off. Average height is 5.2ft (1.6m), period holds at 14.1s, and ideal wind is 28%. The swell direction remains SW-dominant at 64.3%, with SSW (22.1%) as the next major source. Wind-wise, SSE (21.1%) and S (19.7%) are the primary clean wind directions, which means plenty of groomed faces, especially in the mornings. Water temp falls to 22.3°C, air averages 19.2°C, and rainfall is low at 0.40mm/day. August is a reliable winter month - expect heavy, long-period surf and occasional barrels when the banks and tide line up.
Average Spot conditions at Tombstones in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tombstones 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 Tombstones for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tombstones 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 Tombstones.