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Conditions at Port Orford in August
August: Small, Clean and Decidedly Mellow
August is the smallest wave month of the year, with an average 4-5ft (1.4m) of swell and a 9.7s period. The swell directions are heavily concentrated in the NW (35.1%) and WNW (25.5%) quadrants, with NNW adding 18.4%. There is very little southern or SW component to be found. Winds remain favorable for clean surfaces: NNW and N lead the pack at 35.0% and 25.8%, and ideal offshore wind runs 43% of the time, but the lack of size and period limits the spot. It is a good month for longboarding and small-wave groveling, especially on the better-shaped W/NW wrap swells. Water temperature is 11.4°C, air temp peaks at 16.0°C (min 9.3°C, max 29.4°C), and rain is again a non-event at 0.35mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Port Orford in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Port Orford 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 Port Orford for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Port Orford 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 Port Orford.