Conditions at Anchor Point in August
August: Same Ocean, Warmer Air
August is nearly identical to July in wave character. Average swell height remains 1.6m (5ft), average period is 8.2s, and the swell direction is again 93.8% from NNW. The ocean is caught in a summer ridge pattern with the Azores High dominating the North Atlantic. Small, short-period NNW windswell is the only regular source of waves, and it rarely has enough period or west-northwest angle to make Anchor Point's southwest-facing section hit hard.
Ideal wind conditions are present 58% of the time, one of the better wind months in the summer, but that only makes the small surf slightly cleaner. NNW at 37.5% and NW at 22.9% lead the wind rose. Water temperature sits at 18.1°C, air temperature averages 23.4°C, and rainfall is just 0.14 mm/day. If you are in the area, bring a longboard and low expectations.
Average Spot conditions at Anchor Point in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Anchor 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 Anchor Point for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Anchor 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 Anchor Point.