Conditions at Langeoog in August
August: Last Gasp of Summer Smallness
August remains locked in the low season, but there is a subtle increase in activity compared with July. Average swell height holds at 3ft (1.0m) while the average period ticks up slightly to 5.7s. Swell directions are spread more evenly through the W-NW spectrum: W 13.4%, WNW 13.7%, NW 15.2% and NNW 17.9%. Although the majority is still under 5ft (1.5m), the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) class sees a little more activity than in June and July, reflecting the first hints of late-summer Atlantic lows. The wind pattern is still not friendly: WSW, W and WNW each hover around 10%, and the onshore W/NW quadrant dominates. Ideal offshore wind reaches its summer best at 13%, so there are a few more clean windows than in June. Those windows are worth chasing, especially with water temperature at 19.1°C, the warmest of the year, and air temps averaging 17.9°C. Expect small but occasionally fun surf, especially in the mornings before the sea breeze sets in.
Average Spot conditions at Langeoog in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Langeoog 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 Langeoog for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Langeoog 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 Langeoog.