Conditions at Desert Point in August
August: Consistency at Full Boil
August is nearly a carbon copy of July in size and power. Average height is 6-7ft (2.0m), period 14.4s, and the SSW direction dominates even more strongly (63 percent). S swell remains in the mix at 22 percent, and almost 36 percent of waves are in the 6-8ft (2-2.5m) class. The consistency is remarkable, and the reef rarely goes flat.
Wind is still dominated by SE (50 percent), with SSE (24 percent) and ESE (21 percent) also present. Ideal wind ratios nudge up to 40 percent, but strong 20-30kph trade winds can still put a chop on the surface. With only 0.47 mm/day of rain, skies are dry and air temperatures are pleasant at 25.3°C. Water temperature drops to 27.7°C, the coolest of the year, but it is still warm enough for boardshorts.
Average Spot conditions at Desert Point in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Desert Point 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 Desert Point for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Desert Point 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 Desert Point.