Conditions at Pigsty in August
August: Late-Summer Promise
August is still in the low season, but the early signs of autumn begin to appear. The average swell nudges up slightly to 2.5-3ft (0.8m), the period edges up to 6.3s, and the NW swell component remains strong at 20.5 percent. However, most energy is small, and the quality depends almost entirely on wind. Ideal offshore ENE to SE flow happens only 6 percent of the time; NNW and NW winds dominate the setup, creating frequent choppy conditions. This is the warmest month of the year at Pigsty, with water temperature around 16.8°C and air averaging 15.1°C, while precipitation increases to 4.52 mm/day. It is by no means firing, but the longer-period pulses that sneak through are a promising appetiser for September.
Average Spot conditions at Pigsty in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pigsty 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 Pigsty for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pigsty 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 Pigsty.