Conditions at Klitmöller in August
August: The Season Begins to Turn
August still lives in the low season, but you can feel the Atlantic shifting. Average height stays near 4ft (1.2m), period ticks back to 6.1s, and the swell direction spreads out more evenly: WNW at 19.8%, NW at 13.3%, WSW at 12.8%, SW at 11.9%, and W at 11.9%. That mix means more energy from different fetch areas and occasional 5-6ft (1.5-1.8m) pulses. Water temperature peaks at 18.2°C with air at 17.0°C, making August the most pleasant time to be in the water. Offshore wind frequency improves to 21%, though W and WNW winds still dominate. It is inconsistent, but the autumn engine is starting to tick over.
Average Spot conditions at Klitmöller in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Klitmöller 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 Klitmöller for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Klitmöller 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 Klitmöller.