Conditions at Bombies in August
August: Trades at Maximum, Swell at Maximum
August is the heaviest swell month of the year -- 2.1m (7ft) average at 14.4s -- and also the month with the highest percentage of onshore SE wind (66.1%). Add in ESE (13.8%) and SSE (11.4%), and you have an almost constant onshore drift. Only 4% of the time does the wind suit quality surfing. Those rare offshore and light-wind windows, often linked to a passing tropical disturbance or a temporary breakdown of the trades, can be epic and heavy. The S swell dominates with 49.7%, followed by SSW (27.2%), so there is no shortage of raw energy. Water temp cools slightly to 28.3°C, air 26.9°C, and precipitation is at its lowest at 2.1mm/day. This is the month for sheltered alternatives, not primary Bombies sessions.
Average Spot conditions at Bombies in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bombies 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 Bombies for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bombies 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 Bombies.