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Conditions at Lawrencetown Beach in August
August: Late Summer Lull with Tropical Potential
August remains small at Lawrencetown, with average surf holding at 3ft (1.0m) and periods ticking up slightly to 7.7 seconds. The swell angle is dominated by SSW (28.9%), S (28.4%), SSE (16.7%) and SE (9.9%), but heights are mostly in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range. Onshore winds continue to dominate - SW (19.1%) and SSW (14.8%) - though the increasing frequency of tropical cyclones in the Atlantic can spin a juicy S/SSW swell into the coast, occasionally delivering 4-6ft (1.5-2m) surf. Ideal wind improves a bit to 27% as early-autumn fronts start to dip south. Water temp peaks at 14.2°C (57.6°F), air temp averages 18.0°C (64.4°F), and it's the best month for semi-comfortable tropical warmth. Still, don't expect consistent quality.
Average Spot conditions at Lawrencetown Beach in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lawrencetown 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 Lawrencetown Beach for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lawrencetown 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 Lawrencetown Beach.