Conditions at Nyang Nyang in August
August: Maximum Size, Manageable Wind
August equals July for average size - 2.2m (7.2ft) with a 14.4-second period - and the swell direction leans even more toward SSW, at 49.7%, with S at 24.3%. The height distribution is top-heavy: 34.4% of waves sit in the 1.5-2m (5-6ft) range and 42% are in the 2-2.5m (6-8ft) range. For a SSW-exposed spot like Nyang Nyang, this is the heart of the swell season.
The trade winds remain strong - ESE at 54.2%, SE at 32.5% - and the ideal wind window is only 15%. But the air is dry and cool, with 0.65 mm/day of rain, air temps down to 25.5°C and water temperature at its coldest of the year, 26.7°C. August is not forgiving. It is about braving the elements, respecting the size, and chasing the brief moments when the cross-shore trade wind relents and lets the glassy, long-period energy rage.
Average Spot conditions at Nyang Nyang in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Nyang Nyang 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 Nyang Nyang for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Nyang Nyang 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 Nyang Nyang.