Conditions at Sandvik in August
August: Last of the Summer Lull
August is the final month of the summer lull, with average swell height still stuck around 3-4ft (1.1m) and a short 8.4s period. SW (25.5%) and SSW (16.4%) dominate the swell rose, but again most energy is in the 0.5-1.5m window. The water temperature peaks for the year at 11.8°C, while air temperatures average 10.5°C and precipitation starts creeping back up to 3.67mm/day. Ideal offshore winds occur around 17% of the time, but the wind rose remains split between N/NNW flow and ESE/SE flow. The first hints of autumn are in the air, and if an early-season low-pressure system forms, it can deliver the first waist-to-chest-high swell of the approaching season-a teaser of the winter to come.
Average Spot conditions at Sandvik in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sandvik 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 Sandvik for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sandvik 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 Sandvik.