Conditions at Beacons in August
August: S/SSE Swell Monster with a Surface Wobble
August is the most directionally focused swell month of the year. SSE delivers 55.7% and S another 34.6%, meaning Beacons is essentially locked into the perfect swell window. The average height is 5.5ft (1.7m) and the period 11.1s, with a mass of energy in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range and a good number of 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) waves. Yet the wind conditions are raw: SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW and WSW all feed in from the onshore half of the compass, and ideal surf wind sits at just 16%. The swell lines are powerful, but the wind-chopped surface makes them messy. If an unusual N/NNE burst lines up, be ready to drop everything. Water 29.4°C, air 27.6°C, rain 5.57 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Beacons in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Beacons 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 Beacons for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Beacons 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 Beacons.