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Reef - surf spot statistics
Reef seasonal overview
Best Surf Season (October - March)
The North Atlantic winter machine is in full swing from October through March, delivering consistent, powerful swell to this west-facing reef. Average wave heights range from 2.0 to 2.6m with periods often exceeding 12 seconds, providing the long-period, pumping surf this spot is known for. While wind conditions are not always perfect, the percentage of ideal offshore flow from the WNW, W, WSW, and SW quadrants climbs above 20%, with December peaking at 25%. When a strong low-pressure system spins up in the North Atlantic and we get a clean breeze from these directions, the reef absolutely fires.
Fair Surf Season (April, May, September)
Transition months bring a mix of leftover winter energy and the first hints of summer. Swell heights average between 1.6 and 2.0m, with periods dropping to the 10-11 second range. The wind becomes less reliable, with ideal conditions occurring only 10-14% of the time. Still, occasional groundswell from late-season storms can light up the spot, especially in September when the Atlantic starts to stir again.
Low Surf Season (June - August)
Summer settles in with a marked drop in swell energy. Average heights hover around 1.4-1.5m, periods in the 8-9 second range, and ideal wind conditions drop to a meager 3-6% of the time. Dominant north/northwest winds keep the spot often choppy and onshore. However, if you catch a rare WNW or W breeze during a small northwest swell, the waves can clean up for some rippable summer fun.
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Conditions at Reef in August
August: Faint Hope
August is only marginally better than July, with average swell height still at 1.4m but period edging up to 8.9s. Swell direction remains dominated by NNW (50.7%) and NW (35.1%). The wind regime is slightly less aggressive, with ideal conditions occurring 6% of the time. North winds still dominate (N at 44.0%, NNW at 25.7%), but occasional west-northwest winds can appear as the Atlantic becomes more active. This month sees the first hints of the upcoming season; a few pulses of long-period swell from early hurricanes or winter precursors can sneak in. When the wind cooperates, the reef can surprise with clean, fun-sized waves.
Average Spot conditions at Reef in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Reef 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 Reef for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Reef 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 Reef.