Conditions at Loekken in August
August: Late Summer Flickers
August is the first quiet sign of autumn. The average swell is still only 2-3ft (0.8m) and the period 5.5s, but the distribution is slightly healthier than July: W swell is 39.7%, WSW 17.1% and WNW 9.9%, and there are a few more waves in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) category. Ideal wind improves a touch to 13%, so late August can produce the first fun session of the new surf year if a modest North Atlantic low sends a fresh W swell while the wind turns offshore out of ESE/SE.
Water temperature hits its annual maximum of 18.1C, air temperature averages 17.0C, and precipitation is 2.80 mm/day. The ocean is still relatively warm, but the swell is beginning to shift back into a more active gear.
Average Spot conditions at Loekken in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Loekken 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 Loekken for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Loekken 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 Loekken.