Conditions at Saltstein in August
August: Late-Summer Stirrings
August shows the first hints of autumn, but it is still a low-surf month. Average swell edges back up to 0.8m (2-3ft), average period reaches 4.9s, and significant portions of the SW and WSW swells start showing in the 1-1.5m class again. The wind picture remains unfavourable on paper: SSW and SW winds combine for 28.8% of the observations and ideal surf wind is just 14%. Still, as the North Atlantic begins to stir, occasional longer-period impulses can sneak in under light N/NE offshore breezes, and with the warmest water temperature of the year at 18.3°C, sessions become more comfortable. Expect mostly small, wind-affected surf, but the first real swell of autumn can appear late in the month.
Average Spot conditions at Saltstein in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Saltstein 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 Saltstein for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Saltstein 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 Saltstein.