Conditions at Hornbaek in August
August: Late Summer Lull with a Few Westerly Pulses
August is similar to July: average wave height 1ft (0.4m), period 3.6s, ideal wind 4%. The W/WNW sector continues to dominate the wave rose - W 14.8%, WNW 14.6%, WSW 12.2% - while winds are again predominantly W/WSW/WNW (W 13.4%, WNW 11.7%, WSW 10.8%). There is slightly more ESE swell than in July at 6.4%, but it is almost always micro. Water temperature reaches the year's maximum at 18.7°C and air averages 17.4°C. It is the warmest water of the year, but Hornbaek is still at the mercy of short-period local windswell. August surf is for foam boards and small-wave enthusiasts; the first real swell pulses usually have to wait until late September.
Average Spot conditions at Hornbaek in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hornbaek 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 Hornbaek for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hornbaek 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 Hornbaek.