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Conditions at Polzeath in August
August: Small but Slightly More Active
August remains in the summer doldrums but is a touch more consistent than July. The average surf height bounces back marginally to around 3-4ft (1.1m) and the period to 8.5s. West swell still dominates at 48%, with WSW at 13% and WNW at 20%, but most energy is again small and short-period. The ideal offshore wind percentage is 17%, so clean waves are rare and concentrated in the early morning or during light easterly flows. With air temperatures at 16.7°C and water at 17.5°C, the warmest of the year, it is a great month to be a beginner or to get wet on a summer longboard, but don't expect any winter juice.
Average Spot conditions at Polzeath in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Polzeath 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 Polzeath for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Polzeath 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 Polzeath.