Conditions at St. Peter-Ording in August
August: Waning Summer and a Hint of Autumn
August remains in the summer lull but with a subtle increase in energy and a noticeable shift back toward autumn. Average swell height is still 0.8m (2.6ft) and period sits at 5.1s, yet the swell direction shows a beautifully balanced W/NW pattern: WNW at 17.5%, W at 17.4%, WSW at 17.1% and NW at 16.7%. The westerly quadrant is firing-around 68% of all swell energy-but it is mostly being generated by weak, slow-moving lows and summer breezes, so the raw size is rarely enough to get the heart racing.
Winds remain the limiting factor. W, WNW and NW each sit near 11%, while WSW contributes 9.8%, keeping the beach under a persistent onshore or cross-shore regime. The offshore E-side quadrant improves slightly to around 18%, offering occasional clean windows that coincide with small west-northwest swells. When those align, the sandbars can produce fun, groveling waist-high waves that are ideal for longboards and fish.
August is the warmest month: air temperatures average 17.6°C, water temperatures hit 19.2°C, and the North Sea finally feels comfortable in a spring suit. Precipitation increases to 2.91mm/day as autumn fronts begin to probe the coast. It is still low season, but the season is starting to turn.
Average Spot conditions at St. Peter-Ording in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at St. Peter-Ording 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 St. Peter-Ording for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at St. Peter-Ording 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 St. Peter-Ording.