Conditions at Magheroarty in August
August: The Dog Days
August is close to July in wave size, but there are subtle signs of the Atlantic reawakening. The average swell height is 5.6ft (1.7m), and the average period is 8.9s, still on the short side. W swell is dominant (26.0%) with WNW second (21.3%), and most of the energy sits in the 1-1.5m and 1.5-2m classes. It remains small by winter standards, but the odd late-summer depression can throw a sneaky 2.5m swell toward the coast.
Wind conditions are slightly less clean than July, with ideal offshore winds at 15%. The S/SW/WSW quadrant is strong, but N/NW and NNW onshore winds still account for a significant part of the rose. Water temp is at its annual maximum of 16.0°C, and air temps average 14.1°C with highs around 24°C - the most comfortable conditions of the year. August may not be epic, but it is a reliable small-wave month with a good chance of clean morning glass.
Average Spot conditions at Magheroarty in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Magheroarty 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 Magheroarty for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Magheroarty 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 Magheroarty.