Conditions at Bore in August
August: Closing the Account of Summer
August remains in the low-surf category, though the very first hints of autumn are on the horizon. Average wave heights are still only 0.8m (2.6ft), with a short period of 6.3s. NW power is present but limited, with NW at 20.5%, WNW at 15.3%, W at 12.8% and WSW at 10.9% of the swell rose. The wind field is still dominated by NNW at 25.0% and NW at 11.6%, giving the spot plenty of cross-shore breeze and only 6% ideal surfing conditions. Water temperatures reach their warmest of the year at 16.8°C, while air temps average 15.1°C and precipitation climbs back to 4.52mm/day. August can occasionally deliver a fun session towards the end of the month when the first proper Atlantic lows begin to spin up, but for now, keep expectations low and boards thick.
Average Spot conditions at Bore in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bore 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 Bore for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bore 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 Bore.