Conditions at Brandon Bay in August
August: Late-Summer Lull
August is a slight step up from July. Average swell is 3ft (1.0m) and period remains short at 9.0 seconds. The waverose is heavily loaded with WNW (34.7%) and W (28.9%), plus WSW (12.9%) and NW (13.3%). Although the directions are good, heights are modest and the period is still too short to develop serious power. Onshore winds continue to dominate - WSW (12.0%), SW (11.0%), SSW (10.3%) - and ideal offshore flow stays at 22 percent. The saving grace is the warmest water of the year at 17.4°C and air temperatures averaging 15.4°C. Rainfall is 3.22 mm/day. With an easterly wind, the bay can offer glassy 2-4ft (0.6-1.2m) surf, rewarding the surfer who knows how to read the summer banks.
Average Spot conditions at Brandon Bay in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Brandon Bay 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 Brandon Bay for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Brandon Bay 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 Brandon Bay.