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Conditions at Minutes in August
August: Warm Water, Small Crossovers
August remains in the low season, but there is a faint pulse of life. Average swell height is still around 1.0m (3.3ft) and the period sits at 7.7s, so don't expect winter power. The direction mix is still dominated by S/SSW/S, but the favored E/ESE/SE window improves to about 19% - nearly double July - as tropical and pre-autumn systems begin to creep into the Atlantic. When a distant tropical storm or a localized low-pressure system injects E/SE groundswell, Minutes can catch fun, 2-3ft waves even in summer.
The wind remains favorable, with ideal offshore flow around 67%. Water temperature peaks at 14.2°C and air temps average a comfortable 18.0°C, making this the warmest month for being in the water. Precipitation is relatively low at 2.60 mm/day. It is inconsistent, but late August is when you start checking the hurricane models again.
Average Spot conditions at Minutes in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Minutes 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 Minutes for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Minutes 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 Minutes.