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Conditions at Elands Bay in August
August: The Last Roar of Winter
August keeps Elands Bay in the upper echelon of South African winter surf. Average swell height eases only slightly to 1.6m (5.2ft), and the period remains a strong 12.3s. WSW is still the leading swell direction at 46.8%, with SW close behind at 34.4%, and the W window contributing 6.8%. The wave-height distribution is still winter-like, with more than 20% of waves in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) range and a healthy 8% or so in the 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) class.
Wind quality drops just a little, with 37% ideal conditions. The S and SSE directions are strong in the wind rose, but the NNW fraction also remains prominent at 12.3%. As the month progresses, spring begins to stir in the atmosphere, bringing lighter wind windows between cold fronts. Water temperature starts to recover, reaching 14.3°C, while air temperatures average 13.5°C. Rain eases to 1.51mm/day. If you want a final taste of winter power, August delivers.
Average Spot conditions at Elands Bay in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Elands Bay 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 Elands Bay for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Elands Bay 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 Elands Bay.