Conditions at Enniscrone in August
August: Late Summer - The Swell Starts to Stir
August is the last month of the summer lull, but there are subtle signs of change. Average swell height ticks up to around 4ft (1.3m) and the average period improves to 8.9s. The direction remains locked into the western/northwestern quadrant, with WNW (28.3%) and W (21.2%) leading the way, and NW/NNW contributing another 28%. While still small, the surf quality is slightly better than July because the low-pressure activity in the North Atlantic begins to ramp up. The first real groundswell pulses of the upcoming autumn can occasionally push wave heights above the 6ft (1.8m) mark, especially late in the month.
The wind stats are encouraging: ideal offshore winds hit 26%, tied with April and September for the best of the year. The wind rose is softer, with fewer strong wind events, and the dominant winds are split between south-west, west-southwest and west. Still, NNW winds remain frequent at 10.5%, so onshore conditions can spoil the fun. Water temperature reaches its annual maximum of 15.7°C - the warmest you will ever surf Enniscrone - and air temperatures average 14.4°C. Precipitation is 3.75mm/day. This is a transitional month: still small, but steadily rebuilding toward autumn.
Average Spot conditions at Enniscrone in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Enniscrone 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 Enniscrone for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Enniscrone 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 Enniscrone.