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Conditions at Jeffreys Bay in August
August: Late Winter, Still Firing
August continues at the same level as midwinter: 10ft (3.1m) average swell, 12.2s period, and 45 percent ideal wind. SW (12.8%) and SSW (8.0%) lead the way, while WSW (1.7%) adds more west emphasis. The E/ESE direct window nudges up to 2.2%, offering occasional straighter east swell. The wind pattern is excellent - W (17.5%) and WSW (16.4%) combine for nearly 34% of all observations, providing clean offshore texture. With water temps at their coolest of the year (16.3°C) and air temps around 15.0°C, this is a month for a quality 4/3 wetsuit and a keen eye on the long-range charts. Rain averages 1.41mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Jeffreys Bay in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Jeffreys 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 Jeffreys Bay for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Jeffreys 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 Jeffreys Bay.