Conditions at Fishermans Point in August
August: Maximum Size and the Worst Wind/Swell Combo
August is Fishermans Point's heaviest month - average swell height is 5ft (1.5m) at 11.6s, with the SSW quadrant firing: 34.7% at 3-5ft (1-1.5m), 23.4% at 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) and 2.6% at 6-8ft (2-2.5m). There is real energy in the water. But the wind is largely on the wrong side: SSW (28.3%), SW (25.2%), WSW (15.9%) and S (14.3%) combine for a stormy, lumpy surface across the WNW-facing beach. Ideal wind is just 14%. Add the wettest month of the year with 13.44 mm/day of rain and the coolest water at 26.6°C, and August is best described as powerful, raw and difficult to surf cleanly.
Average Spot conditions at Fishermans Point in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Fishermans 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 Fishermans Point for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Fishermans 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 Fishermans Point.