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Conditions at Ollie's Point in August
August: Reliable SSW/SW Lines and Warm Water
August is another excellent month for long-period S/SW groundswell. The average period is 12.8s and the average swell height sits at 4.3ft (1.3m). SSW is the top swell direction at 32.6 percent, SW adds 22.8 percent, and S contributes 11.3 percent, giving favorable swell around two-thirds of the wave energy. Most of it is in the clean 3-5ft (0.9-1.5m) range, with 24.8 percent of the total arriving from SSW at that height. Wind-wise, ideal conditions remain high at 64 percent. NE and ENE winds are still the most frequent directions (32.3 and 24.4 percent), but the trade inversion is weaker and the daily offshore wind pattern is more reliable, especially in the mornings. August tropical showers contribute 5.61 mm/day of rain, and with the water temperature at 29.2°C, it's full-on tropical surf. The combination of warm water, long-period groundswell and clean morning winds makes August a favorite for Ollie's regulars.
Average Spot conditions at Ollie's Point in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ollie's 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 Ollie's Point for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ollie's 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 Ollie's Point.