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Conditions at Stent Road in August
August: Late Winter Energy
August keeps the winter momentum rolling. The average swell is again 2.1m (6.9ft) with a 12.1-second period. WSW swells lead at 33.1%, but W swells are even more prominent than July at 13.6%, meaning more west-northwest facing exposure. The wave heights skew toward the bigger end: 11.9% in the 1.5-2m range, 8.8% in the 2-2.5m range, and 0.7% over 2.5m from the WSW. Wind quality is moderate at 19% ideal, with SE winds at 10.8%. Onshore W and WSW winds still blow frequently, so picking the right day is key. Water temps bottom out at 13.8°C, with air temps around 11.9°C - the coldest month. Precipitation remains high at 4.34 mm/day. When a strong high pressure parks to the east, the offshore flow can turn these big winter swells into perfect, hollow, machine-like waves.
Average Spot conditions at Stent Road in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Stent Road 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 Stent Road for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Stent Road 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 Stent Road.