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Conditions at Whale Beach in August
August: Late Winter with a Subtle Shift Back East
August keeps the winter quality alive, though ideal wind eases slightly to 55%. The offshore flow is still excellent: WNW 12.0%, NW 11.8%, W 11.6%, WSW 9.5% and NNW 11.6%. Average swell height is 1.3m (4.3ft) and period is 9.1s. Swell direction starts to become more balanced: SSE 19.7%, S 15.4%, SE 14.0%, ENE 8.1%, E 7.4%, ESE 7.9%, SSW 5.3% and SW 3.3%. The increase in ENE/E/ESE energy, combined with persistent offshore winds, often produces the best blend of the entire winter: south groundswell mixing with east groundswell, groomed by W/NW winds. Standard surf is 3-5ft (1-1.5m), with clean 6ft (1.8m) sets on days when the SE/SSE swell is solid. Water temp is at the seasonal low of 17.9°C, air temp 12.9°C and precipitation is around 1.6mm/day. A great month to score empty sandbanks before the spring seabreezes return.
Average Spot conditions at Whale Beach in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Whale Beach 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 Whale Beach for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Whale Beach 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 Whale Beach.