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Conditions at Mooloolaba in August
August: Winter's Last Great Push
August keeps the winter magic going, with 29% ideal wind frequency and an average swell of 4-5ft (1.4m) at a comfortable 8.7s period. ESE (19.4%), SE (17.5%) and E (17.0%) share the swell load, with a solid SSE component at 12.6% adding extra energy. The wind pattern is still very surfable: SW (8.7%), WSW (7.7%), W (4.0%) and NW (6.0%) provide offshore and cross-offshore flow, while SE and SSE winds are less frequent than in summer. NNW winds also appear 10.6% of the time, often bringing a pleasant cross-shore option. Water temp is 20.0°C, air temp averages 17.8°C, and precipitation is just 1.92mm/day. August is a reliable, high-quality month.
Average Spot conditions at Mooloolaba in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mooloolaba 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 Mooloolaba for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mooloolaba 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 Mooloolaba.