Conditions at Gilleleje Havn in August
August: The Last Summer Fizzle
August remains in the summer lull, with average swell height around 1.5ft (0.4m), average period 3.6s and ideal surfing wind just 1 per cent of the time. Water temperature peaks for the year at 18.7°C, air temperatures average 17.4°C, and precipitation is fairly high at 2.6mm/day. The swell direction rose is still dominated by W, WNW, WSW and SW, with W at 14.8 per cent, WNW at 14.6 per cent, WSW at 12.2 per cent and SW at 10.4 per cent. The optimal N-NNE-NE-NNW sector is small, and nearly every observation in those directions is in the 0-1m class. Westerly winds dominate as well, often creating crisscrossing windswell. There is little to get excited about; however, late August can occasionally see the first autumn lows begin to ripple south out of the Norwegian Sea, giving a hint of better days ahead. For now, enjoy the warm water.
Average Spot conditions at Gilleleje Havn in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Gilleleje Havn 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 Gilleleje Havn for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Gilleleje Havn 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 Gilleleje Havn.