Conditions at Yport in August
August: Warm Water, Small Waves
August is very similar to July. Average swell height remains at 0.8m (2.5-3ft), period stays at 6.2s, and ideal offshore wind is present only 12% of the time. W (51.9%) and WSW (11.0%) continue to dominate the wave rose, while the N/NW/NNW portion remains small. Winds are again led by W (15.6%) and WSW (12.2%), creating a sea breeze-prone, bumpy surface for much of the day.
Water temperature peaks at 19.2°C (66.6°F), the warmest of the year, with air temperatures averaging 17.9°C and precipitation around 1.91 mm/day. August is a poor month for serious surfing, but a dawn patrol with a spring suit and a funboard can still provide playful grovelers on the right tide. Watch the charts for an early autumn low; the first properly north-oriented swell of the season can sometimes sneak in during the final days of August.
Average Spot conditions at Yport in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Yport 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 Yport for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Yport 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 Yport.