Conditions at Strand in August
August: Still Firing, Slightly Less Consistent
August keeps the winter engine running, with an average of 9.2ft (2.8m) of swell and a 12.3s period. The direction mix is still SW-heavy at 18.2%, with meaningful WSW 9.2% and SSW 9.2% contributions and W 2.8% for extra open-ocean juice. The wind stats take a small step backward: ideal windows drop to 48%, while NNW winds remain strong at 19.8% but SE/SSE winds begin to creep back in. Wave quality is still high, especially when fading winter lows align with morning offshore flow. Water temperature sits at 14.7°C, air at 12.0°C, and rainfall remains significant at 3.29mm/day. This is a great month for a determined, hooded surfer.
Average Spot conditions at Strand in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Strand 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 Strand for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Strand 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 Strand.