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Conditions at Kincardine in August
August: A Faint Pulse of Autumn
August marks the first subtle uptick after summer's bottom. The average swell height rises slightly to 2ft (0.6m), period to 3.8s, and ideal surf wind improves to 4%. The swell chart still has a massive NNW component (22.2%) and plenty of SSW/S energy, but W (4.6%), WNW (4.4%), WSW (5.2%) and NW (8.5%) now account for a healthier share of the rose. Most importantly, the distribution begins to show more waves in the 0.5-1.5m range, so a few rideable days are possible.
With average air temperatures at 20.2°C, the warmest of the year, and precipitation of 2.38 mm/day, the lake is warm and inviting. SSW (12.6%) and NNW (13.7%) winds still dominate, but the return of a modest offshore wind percentage, 4% ideal, often from the east side of passing high pressure or decaying frontal boundaries, offers the first cleanish windows in months. It is not pumping, but the corner is starting to turn.
Average Spot conditions at Kincardine in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kincardine 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 Kincardine for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kincardine 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 Kincardine.