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Conditions at Yzerfontein in August
August: Still Solid, But the Window Starts to Narrow
August is still deep winter, but the clean-window ratio starts to fade slightly. Swell averages 8-9ft (2.7m) with a 12.5s period, and ideal surf time drops to 29%. SW (24%), WSW (11%) and SSW (11%) remain dominant, with S adding a bit more background energy. S wind (14%) and SSE (16%) increase, while the N/NE offshore sector weakens; NNW flow (16%) is still around but less consistent. Water temp is 14.5°C, air 13.8°C, and rain remains significant at 1.99mm/day. The surf is just as big as June, but expect more wind-affected days between solid groundswell events.
Average Spot conditions at Yzerfontein in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Yzerfontein 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 Yzerfontein for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Yzerfontein 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 Yzerfontein.