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Conditions at Kommetjie in August
August: Late Winter, Still Plenty of Punch
August continues the winter grind, but the statistics start to soften slightly. Average swell remains a meaty 9.2ft (2.8m), period 12.4 seconds, and the westerly component still delivers: SW 18%, WSW 9%, SSW 10%. The wind rose is more balanced than in June and July, with SE (15%) and SSE (8%) fighting NNW (13%) and NW (11%). Ideal surf percentages dip to 15% as the Cape Doctor strengthens once more, but the sea surface at 15.0°C is the coldest of the year and air temperatures stay at 14.3°C. Rain eases to 2.12 mm/day. The month offers some of the biggest and most powerful swells of the year, but the windows are shorter and more weather dependent. Patience is the play: wait for a deep low to pass, then enjoy the post-frontal WSW/WNW cleanup.
Average Spot conditions at Kommetjie in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kommetjie 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 Kommetjie for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kommetjie 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 Kommetjie.