Conditions at Il Bunker in August
August: Still Flat, but the First Signs of Autumn Lurk
August holds on to the summer lull with average swell at 1.5-2ft (0.5m) and period at 4.0s. Ideal surf wind is at the annual minimum of 8%. The swell rose is dominated by WSW, SW, S and WNW, but almost all energy is in the 0-0.5m and 0.5-1m classes - micro to knee-high at best. The wind regime remains largely onshore and thermal: W, WNW, WSW, SSE, SSW and SW keep the ocean textured. Sea surface temperature peaks at 25.1°C, with air temperatures averaging 25.1°C and precipitation still scarce at 0.80mm/day. It is the flattest, most marginal period of the year, though a stray tropical-origin low can always produce an unexpected bump in the western Med.
Average Spot conditions at Il Bunker in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Il Bunker 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 Il Bunker for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Il Bunker 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 Il Bunker.