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Bogan River • Statistics for August

Conditions at Bogan River in August

August: Raw Energy, Onshore Battle

August continues the winter theme but with a distinct shift toward WSW energy. The average swell height is still 1.9m (6ft), the period is 13.0s, and the WSW contribution at 30% nearly matches the SW contribution at 31.7%-a perfect set-up for Bogan River's west-south-west exposure. The wave height data show a lot of 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) surf, with around 19% of readings in the 2-2.5m range.

Wind is the biggest problem. Ideal offshore flow drops to just 20%, while the onshore westerly quadrant climbs to 41%. The sea surface is at its annual minimum of 13.8°C, and persistent cold fronts mean many blown-out days. Still, the occasional ENE/ESE offshore morning under a slow-moving high will give you big, hollow bowls that make winter worthwhile.

Average Spot conditions at Bogan River in August

Swell history for August

0 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 5
5 - 6
6 - 8
> 8 ft

Wind history for August

0 - 6.2
6.3 - 12.4
12.4 - 18.6
18.6 - 24.9
24.9 - 31.1
> 31.1 mph

Swell quality

Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bogan River 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 Bogan River for your next trip in August.

Ground swell

Ground swell by size

Wind conditions

Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bogan River 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 Bogan River.

Swell with good wind

Swell with good wind by size

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