Conditions at Middles in August
August: Hurricane Spectrum and Trade Chop
August is the start of the tropical cyclone uptick, but on average it still looks like summer. Swell height is 1.3m (4.3ft) and period is 7.4s. ENE (57.7%) and E (35.9%) dominate the wave spectrum, with NE and NNE adding only about 4.6% combined - not enough to get Middles properly firing. Wind remains unfavorable: ENE (36.6%) and E (42.2%) make up the bulk, and ideal wind is only 18%. A well-placed hurricane can send in longer-period E/ENE swell, and if that swell angle lifts into the NE quadrant, Middles can surprise. But day-in and day-out, expect small, trade-affected waves. Water temp is warmest of the year at 28.9°C, air temp is 27.9°C, and rainfall is 4.29 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Middles in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Middles 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 Middles for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Middles 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 Middles.