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Pambula Rivermouth • Statistics for August

Conditions at Pambula Rivermouth in August

August: Late-Winter Cleanup

August keeps the winter vibe alive but with a slight loss of consistency. Average swell drops to 5ft (1.6m) and the period shortens to 8.8s. S/SSW swells dominate again, but NE (9.3%) and ENE (7.1%) energy still contributes meaningfully. The wind pattern remains offshore-friendly - SW (14.4%) and WSW (12.8%) - good for 35% ideal conditions. It's the coldest month on the calendar: air max averages just 12.1C and water bottoms out at 13.9C, so thick rubber, hoods and boots are essential. The payoff is a glistening, glassy rivermouth on the frequent dawn patrol sessions.

Average Spot conditions at Pambula Rivermouth in August

Swell history for August

0 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 5
5 - 6
6 - 8
> 8 ft

Wind history for August

0 - 6.2
6.3 - 12.4
12.4 - 18.6
18.6 - 24.9
24.9 - 31.1
> 31.1 mph

Swell quality

Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pambula Rivermouth 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 Pambula Rivermouth for your next trip in August.

Ground swell

Ground swell by size

Wind conditions

Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pambula Rivermouth 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 Pambula Rivermouth.

Swell with good wind

Swell with good wind by size

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