Conditions at Falasarna in August
August: Small Cross-Offshore Summer Grovel
August carries the same low-energy torch as July. Average swell remains at 0.7m (2.5ft), with an average period of 5.3s, and the swell direction spectrum is dominated by NNE swell (27.2 percent) - not ideal for a beach facing due west. The workable WNW and W windows still contribute a combined 32.8 percent, but the wave heights are overwhelmingly in the 0.5-1m (2-3ft) range. The wind regime is remarkably consistent: NE winds dominate at 28.8 percent and ideal winds hold at 16 percent, which means you can frequently find a clean, cross-offshore groomed surface in the mornings. The catch is that average wave energy is simply too small for real surfing power. The summer sun is relentless - air temp averages 25.9°C, water temp peaks at 26.2°C, and rainfall is almost zero (0.17mm/day). August is best reserved for beginners, longboarders, and the truly dedicated.
Average Spot conditions at Falasarna in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Falasarna 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 Falasarna for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Falasarna 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 Falasarna.