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Conditions at Newport in August
August: Late Winter Still Firing, Spring on the Horizon
August stays in winter mode, though the first signs of spring appear by the end of the month. Favourable winds are 39%, average period is 9.1s, and average swell is around 4ft (1.3m). The swell rose continues to favour SSE (20%), S (15%) and SE (14%), but ENE (8%), E (7%) and ESE (8%) are creeping back as sub-tropical swell energy returns. Offshore W/NW flow remains strong at roughly 43% of wind observations, and precipitation is low at 1.63 mm/day. Water temperature is the coldest of the year at 17.9°C; air averages 12.9°C. August surf is often clean, hollow and less crowded than summer, with 3-5ft (1-1.5m) east-southeast swell on tap and the occasional larger S/SW groundswell roaring through.
Average Spot conditions at Newport in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Newport 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 Newport for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Newport 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 Newport.