Conditions at Raglan in August
August: Big Westerly Groundswell and Fickle Windows
August holds the winter swell momentum with an average 2.2m (7ft) and a powerful 12.5s period. WSW becomes the undeniable dominant swell direction at 31.0%, with SW at 14.4%, W at 11.3%, and WNW at 5.0%. The over-2.5m category begins to appear more often (1.1% at WSW), so there is real XL potential. On the wind side, this is challenging: only 24% of observations are ideal offshore, and the W-NNW onshore quadrant reaches about 25% - the most of the year. Cold water (13.4°C), cool air (10.2°C) and 3.55mm/day of rain do not make it easier. Pick your windows and be ready to wait out the stormy westerlies for a clean, heavy session on the point.
Average Spot conditions at Raglan in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Raglan 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 Raglan for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Raglan 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 Raglan.