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Conditions at Anne Avenue in August
August: Still Excellent, With a Hint of Spring
August retains the winter swell engine: 10ft (3.1m) average, 12.2s period, and offshore W/WSW flow still around 49.7%. Ideal wind drops slightly to 30%, and the onshore E/ESE/SE component rises to 21.1% as spring sunshine begins to mix the boundary layer. The direct E/ESE/SE swell window is still small at 3.8%, but the abundant S/SSW/SW power continues to deliver. Water temperature hits its annual minimum of 16.5°C; the air stays cool at 15.0°C. With fewer absolutely perfect days than June and July, August is the tail end of the guaranteed season - but the days that do click can still be unforgettable.
Average Spot conditions at Anne Avenue in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Anne Avenue 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 Anne Avenue for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Anne Avenue 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 Anne Avenue.