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Conditions at Millers in August
August: Still Big, A Hint of Spring
August is the tail end of winter, but the average swell is still a robust 7.9ft (2.4m) with a 12.2s period. SW and SSW remain the driving forces (21.2 per cent and 20.5 per cent), while S contributes 9.7 per cent. The 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) band is huge: SW at 12.2 per cent, SSW at 8.6 per cent. The ideal wind frequency improves only slightly to 20 per cent. The wind rose continues to show a strong WSW influence (18.8 per cent) and W at 13.5 per cent; the NNW/N/NNE/NE onshore sector totals 17.7 per cent, with NW adding another 4.7 per cent. Water temp is at the yearly minimum of 17.4°C, air averages 16.1°C, and precipitation is 1.34 mm/day. August offers more clean-slate mornings than June or July, but the ocean is still angry.
Average Spot conditions at Millers in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Millers 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 Millers for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Millers 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 Millers.