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Conditions at Noosa Heads in August
August: Late-Winter Transition and Shorter Periods
August marks a subtle shift. The average swell drops to around 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m), the period eases to 8.7s, and ideal wind falls to 62%. E, ESE and SE swells still combine for over half of the energy, but N/NE/ENE swell begins to increase, hinting at spring. Winds are more mixed: S/SSW/SW/WSW offshore flows remain strong, but NW and NNW winds also start to appear and can add a cross-shore bump on the points. Water temperature reaches its annual minimum around 20.1°C, and air warms slightly to 17.8°C. Early mornings remain excellent, but the afternoons are more likely to deteriorate as sea breezes develop. Choose your tides and be ready to adapt.
Average Spot conditions at Noosa Heads in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Noosa Heads 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 Noosa Heads for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Noosa Heads 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 Noosa Heads.