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Conditions at Freshwater West in August
August: Warm Water, Weak Swell
August remains in the low season, though the Atlantic occasionally hints at the autumn to come. Average swell height is 3.9ft (1.2m) and the period is the shortest of the year at 7.4 seconds, meaning waves tend to be scattered, fat and wind-driven. Swell direction could not be better for the beach - WSW produces 42.5% of the waves, W 18.2% and SW 12.9% - but the height distribution is concentrated in the small to medium classes. Onshore WSW winds are again the biggest problem, blowing 13.7% of the time, with SW at 11.3% and W at 11.0%. Ideal offshore wind is only at 15%, so clean dawn patrols are precious and fleeting. The reward is the warmest water of the year at 17.3°C and balmy air averaging 16.4°C. August is for fun, relaxed summer surfing; hold out for the first real hurricane swell to bring a sneaky clean pulse.
Average Spot conditions at Freshwater West in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Freshwater West 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 Freshwater West for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Freshwater West 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 Freshwater West.