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Conditions at Saltburn in August
August: End of Summer Micros
August mirrors July, with an average swell height of 2.6ft (0.8m) and a short period of 6.0s. The direction mix is still decent-NNE (17.9%), NNW (9.9%) and N (9.4%) lead-but the energy remains marginal. Most surf comes in as thigh- to waist-high windslop, and the rare shoulder-high set will have you scrambling for your shortest board.
Winds are slightly more offshore than July, with SW (13.0%) and WSW (12.7%) on top and the total SSE/S/SSW/SW flow near 35%. When a mild south-westerly blows, the small waves can actually look quite glassy, but they won't have much push. Water temp reaches its annual max of 15.8°C, making it the most comfortable time for a paddle. Precip is high at 2.63mm/day. Summer surfers at Saltburn are a patient breed.
Average Spot conditions at Saltburn in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Saltburn 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 Saltburn for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Saltburn 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 Saltburn.