Conditions at Kvassheim in August
August: Late-Summer Pulse
August is the beginning of the slow climb back toward winter. The average swell nudges up to around 4ft (1.2m), period 6.6s, and the S/SSW/SW/WSW window reaches its highest share of the year at roughly 33%. This means that when swell does show up, it has a better chance of coming from a favourable direction, even if the period is still windswell-dominant. Wind conditions remain summer-like: ideal offshore at 18%, NNW at 21.3% and NW at 14.7% prevailing, with ESE/SE cross-shore events also present. Water temperature hits the annual max of 16.7°C, air averages 15.0°C with a max of 23.7°C, and precipitation is 4.43 mm/day. Expect inconsistent, small-to-middy days, but August can occasionally catch the first proper Atlantic low and give a sneak preview of what is coming.
Average Spot conditions at Kvassheim in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kvassheim 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 Kvassheim for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kvassheim 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 Kvassheim.