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Conditions at Wilderness in August
August: Dog Days With a Hint of Hurricane Season
August is still in the low season, with average wave height around 3ft (1m) and period 7.1s. ENE swell dominates at 62%, while E adds 20% and NE adds 11%. True W/NW and NNW swells are nearly absent, so Wilderness once again depends on short-period easterly windswell for any rideable surf. That said, August sits on the edge of hurricane season, and a well-placed tropical cyclone can briefly push longer-period E/SE swell into the region; even though it arrives from the east, the added period can make it more organized.
Winds are offshore or cross-offshore out of ENE (41%) and E (30%), with ideal conditions 58% of the time. Water is at its warmest near 29.0°C, air temp 27.9°C, and precipitation is high. Keep an eye on tropical models; otherwise expect small, clean, groveling waves.
Average Spot conditions at Wilderness in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Wilderness 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 Wilderness for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Wilderness 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 Wilderness.