Conditions at Doughmore in August
August: Summer Swell Pulses and the First Signs of Life
August remains in the summer lull, but there are subtle signs of the Atlantic waking up. Average swell edges up to 1.2m (4ft) with an 8.9s period. The swell window is nearly identical to July - W (44%), WNW (21%) and WSW (19%) - with slightly more size in the 4-6ft range during late-month Atlantic storms.
Ideal offshore wind is at 16%, same as July, with westerly onshores still dominant. The big change is water temperature, peaking at 16.5°C, the warmest of the year. Air temps average 15.3°C with precipitation creeping up to 3.5mm/day. For many, August is about small summer fun and getting into a rhythm on a longboard; by the end of the month, the first proper long-period W swells start sliding in for those watching the forecast closely.
Average Spot conditions at Doughmore in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Doughmore 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 Doughmore for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Doughmore 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 Doughmore.