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Conditions at Express Point in August
August: Heavyweight Swells and Westerly Muscle
August brings the biggest average waves of the year: 5.6ft (1.7m) at 12.8s, with ideal wind 27 percent. The swell rose shows SW still leading at 36 percent, but WSW at 23 percent and W at 10 percent add serious westerly muscle. This is the month where 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) and 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) swells are common, and the tables show a small but meaningful slice of XL sets over 8ft (2.5m). The wind data continue to favour the offshore quadrant: NNW at 23.9 percent, NW at 12.0 percent, WNW at 11.4 percent, though W/SW winds also start to creep back in as fronts pass closer to the coast. Water temperature is the coldest of the year at 12.9°C. When a big SW groundswell meets a dawn NW offshore, Express Point is at its heavy, hollow, world-class best.
Average Spot conditions at Express Point in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Express Point 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 Express Point for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Express Point 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 Express Point.