Conditions at Hoddevika in August
August: A Hint of Autumn
August stays small, but the ocean starts to stir. The average swell height is 0.9m (3ft) and the period 7.6s - still summer-like, but there are increasing signs of longer-period pulses as Atlantic lows begin to organize. Swell direction continues to favor the northwest, with NNW (17.3%) and W (14.3%) leading the way, and the optimal W/WNW/NW/NNW window sits near 51%. Most waves are in the 0.5-1m (1.6-3.3ft) range, but late-month swells can occasionally push into the 1-1.5m (3.3-5ft) class.
Wind quality remains on the marginal side: SSW (15.4%) is the single biggest wind direction, followed by NE (12.9%) and NNE (12.6%), while the ideal offshore E/ESE/SE/SSE window improves slightly to 17%. Water temperature reaches its yearly maximum of 15.1°C, air averages 13.9°C and precipitation is 4.92mm/day. It's warm, wet and small - but for those who track distant storms, August is the month when the promise of September starts to glimmer on the horizon.
Average Spot conditions at Hoddevika in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hoddevika 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 Hoddevika for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hoddevika 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 Hoddevika.