Conditions at Dunmoran Strand in August
August: Small Summer Cleanup
August is the best summer month for clean, small surf. The average height is still small at 1.3m (4ft) and the period 8.9s, but the ideal wind percentage climbs to 34%-the highest of the year. Swell direction is dominated by WNW (28.3%) and W (21.2%), with NW (15.8%) and NNW (12.6%) making the beach's north-northeast orientation work that much better. Offshore southerly winds groom the surface on many mornings, and water temperature peaks at 15.9°C, the warmest of the year. Air temps are mild and rainfall moderate, so all you need is a light wetsuit and patience. While the surf rarely gets serious, August can deliver surprising little gems when a weak cold front pushes a short-period north-west swell into the bay. For small-wave performance turns and longboarding, this is the summer sweet spot.
Average Spot conditions at Dunmoran Strand in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Dunmoran Strand 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 Dunmoran Strand for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Dunmoran Strand 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 Dunmoran Strand.