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Conditions at Long Beach in August
August: Late-Winter Power Surge
August continues the winter theme, with average swell height still at 9.2ft (2.8m) and average period at 12.4s. Swell direction remains SW-dominated at 17.5 percent, backed by SSW at 9.8 percent and WSW at 9.0 percent, while S and SSE swells add variety. The wind regime begins to slowly improve: SE at 15.3 percent remains the leading offshore wind, with ESE at 8.6 percent and SSE at 8.3 percent adding support, while NNW/NW onshore totals start to back off a little. Ideal surf accounts for 17 percent of the time. This is a classic late-winter month: plenty of ocean energy, water temperatures at their annual coolest of 15.0C, air temps averaging 14.3C, and precipitation still high. If the synoptic charts line up, you can score excellent, powerful surf with clean offshore winds and fewer crowds.
Average Spot conditions at Long Beach in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Long Beach 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 Long Beach for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Long Beach 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 Long Beach.