Conditions at Karmay in August
August: A Subtle Autumn Pulse
August is where the summer pattern starts to show cracks. Average height stays small at 3.9ft (1.2m) and period is 7.0s, but the distribution shifts noticeably into S, SW, WSW and W directions. These are mostly average, punchy waves, with occasional larger August events from a low in the Norwegian Sea.
Wind remains summery - NNW at 24.0% - but ideal offshore N to E flow occurs 22% of the time, and the warmest water temperature of the year at 16.6°C means less rubber. As high pressure weakens and Atlantic lows begin to probe southward, the last weeks of August often bring the first taste of proper autumn surf. Air temps average 15.5°C and precipitation climbs toward 3.94mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Karmay in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Karmay 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 Karmay for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Karmay 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 Karmay.