Conditions at Belharra in August
August: Warm Water, Cool Surf
August is nearly twin to July: average height 3ft (1.0m), period 9.2s, and ideal wind 17%. The swell direction is again all NW/WNW/NNW - 65% NW, 16% each WNW and NNW - but the heights are small. Over 31% of the swell falls in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range, with another 23% at 3-5ft (1-1.5m). Wind is the real problem: NNW (19%), WNW (14.4%), NW (12.9%), and W (10.7%) combine to create persistent onshore conditions. Even when the swell is rideable, the surface tends to be lumpy. Water temps peak at 22.6°C and the days are warm, but Belharra's reef needs a big, clean, long-period NW swell and an offshore wind - both are rare in August. Keep the wetsuit thin, and keep expectations low.
Average Spot conditions at Belharra in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Belharra 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 Belharra for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Belharra 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 Belharra.