Conditions at Bude in August
August: Late Summer Lull With a Tropical Twist
August matches July's low energy. Average swell is only around 3-4ft (1.1m) at 7.9 seconds, with W (44.4%) and WSW (24.5%) holding the keys. Most waves are in the sub-1.5m range, so Bude remains in summer grovel mode. Ideal offshore winds are still scarce at 17%, and the daily onshore cycle from the W/NW dominates the afternoon. The one wildcard is the tropics: as the Atlantic hurricane season ramps up, decayed ex-hurricanes can move into the mid-latitude westerlies and send a burst of WSW/W swell towards the UK. These summer swell windows can produce 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) surf with cleaner winds than a typical winter storm. Water temperature is at its yearly maximum of 17.6°C, average air temperature is 16.1°C, and rainfall increases slightly to 2.86mm/day. Keep expectations summer-appropriate, but stay alert for the tropical bonus swell.
Average Spot conditions at Bude in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bude 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 Bude for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bude 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 Bude.