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Conditions at Tallows in August
August: Winter Swells, Spring Hints
August keeps the winter momentum but adds a hint of the coming spring. The average period eases slightly to 9.3s, ideal wind remains solid at 23%, and SSE remains the dominant swell direction at 23.5%, with SE at 15.3%, S at 11.1% and ESE at 11.7%. There is also an increase in NE/ENE trade-wind energy (5.1% and 7.5%), a sign that the tropical belt is starting to push back. Average height is around 5ft (1.5m), but SSE groundswell still produces plenty of 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) and 6-8ft (2-2.5m) sets.
The wind field remains friendly: NNW is the single most common wind direction at 16%, and the offshore W/WNW/NW/NNW camp totals around 31%. Onshore E/ESE/SE/SSE flow is only about 21%. Water temp bottoms out near 20.0°C, air averages 18.1°C, and August is one of the driest months (1.54mm/day). Expect long, clean periods between swells and plenty of punchy winter consistency.
Average Spot conditions at Tallows in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tallows 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 Tallows for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tallows 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 Tallows.