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Conditions at North Point in August
August: Deep Winter Power with a Raw, Unsettled Edge
August keeps North Point firmly in winter mode. The average swell is around 9ft (2.7m) and the wave period peaks at 13.3 seconds - the longest of the year. Swell direction still leans heavily on SW at 25.6% and WSW at 14%, with W and WNW adding more west in the mix. This is a high-energy month, and some of the biggest, most grinding swells of the year will roll through, especially when the period pushes above 13 seconds.
Winds, though, are just as wintry. Ideal surf wind is 16%, and the wind rose is again dominated by the W/WSW/WNW quadrant. Offshore E/SE directions are less frequent, and rain remains substantial at 3.12 mm/day. Air temperatures hover around 14.3°C, while water temperature is at its lowest of the year at 17.3°C. August is raw, powerful and inconsistent in quality, but the window between lows can offer excellent, heavy surf.
Average Spot conditions at North Point in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at North 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 North Point for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at North 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 North Point.