Conditions at Hanstholm in August
August: Late Summer Flicker
August is the first hint that summer might one day end. The average swell height is still only around 3-4ft (0.9-1.2m) at 1.1m, and the average period is 5.8s, but there is a subtle increase in activity from the west: W and WNW swells account for large shares, with WSW also significant. More importantly, the ideal surf wind percentage ticks up to 11%, the highest of the summer, and the occasional early-autumn low starts to re-energise the North Sea. The favorable N/NNE/NW/NNW swell directions still represent only around 7%, so quality days remain the exception rather than the rule. Water temperature reaches its annual peak of 18.0°C, with air temperatures at 17.0°C and precipitation starting to climb. Surf-wise, look for a vigorous cold front or an early low pressure system to deliver a clean 2-4ft (0.6-1.2m) pulse; with warm water and long evening light, those fringe sessions are worth chasing.
Average Spot conditions at Hanstholm in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hanstholm 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 Hanstholm for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hanstholm 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 Hanstholm.