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Conditions at Taronui Bay in August
August: The Late-Winter Sweet Spot
The approach of spring brings a notable jump in the favourable direction count: N, NNE, NW and NNW swells make up 32.9% of the calendar, with NNW leading at 12%. Average period is still 8.9s, and height sits at 1.3m (4ft). The wind remains distinctly westerly - WSW (13.4%), W (12.3%), WNW (10.5%) - so Taronui still suffers from plenty of lumpy sea. Yet the strong SW and SSW components (9.6% and 6.7%) start to offer more clean breaks between storms. The water reaches a minimum 15.1°C, but the shorter-period NW-NNW swell is often hollow enough to make it worthwhile for the local crew. This is the final stretch of winter, and promise is in the air.
Average Spot conditions at Taronui Bay in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Taronui 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 Taronui Bay for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Taronui 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 Taronui Bay.