Conditions at Tullan Strand in August
August: Warm Water, Marginal Swell
August remains in the summer lull, though there is a slight uptick in energy compared to July. Average swell height sits near 3ft (0.9m) and the period is still short at 8.8s. The dominant swell direction is overwhelmingly WNW at 36%, with W (21%) and NW (18%) supplying most of the rideable waves, but almost all waves are 3ft (1m) or smaller. Clean wind days occur only 18% of the time, so the magic windows are fleeting, usually early in the morning before the sea breeze kicks in. On the plus side, water temperature peaks at 16.3°C, making it the warmest month of the year, while air averages 14.1°C and rain runs 3.85mm/day. For the patient surfer, an occasional long-period ex-hurricane swell or a strong frontal low can still light up Tullan, but the default is small and average.
Average Spot conditions at Tullan Strand in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tullan Strand 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 Tullan Strand for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tullan Strand 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 Tullan Strand.