Conditions at Skeleton Bay / Donkey Bay in August
August: Consistent Winter Gravy
August continues the wintertime theme with an average swell height of 1.5m (4.9ft) and a period of 12.6s. The split between SSW and SW swell is tighter than in earlier winter months, with SSW at 26.9 percent and SW at 67.9 percent. The height distribution remains excellent: roughly 32 percent of the month sees 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) waves and 11 percent sees 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) waves. The consistency is superb, with very few completely flat days in the model.
Wind conditions are favorable as well, with ideal surf conditions 48 percent of the time. S and SSW winds dominate strongly, combining for nearly 47 percent of all wind observations, while N-NW onshore winds hold at 10 percent. Water temperature reaches the annual minimum of 13.0°C, air temperatures average 15.4°C, and rainfall is essentially zero. August offers Skeleton Bay's darkest, coldest and most consistent window of powerful, organized swell, making it an excellent month for experienced chargers.
Average Spot conditions at Skeleton Bay / Donkey Bay in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Skeleton Bay / Donkey Bay 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 Skeleton Bay / Donkey Bay for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Skeleton Bay / Donkey Bay 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 Skeleton Bay / Donkey Bay.