Conditions at Hellesto in August
August: Signs of Life
August is when the new season begins to stir. Average swell height nudges back up to 2-3ft (0.8m) and the period inches to 6.3s; NW still leads the direction mix at 20.5 percent, but the increasing W and WSW contributions hint at a more active Atlantic. Ideal offshore wind is still only 6 percent, so clean days are rare, but the water is at its warmest of the year at 16.9°C and air temps average 15.1°C - by far the most comfortable time to sit out the back. Precipitation rises to 4.52 mm/day as the first autumn fronts approach. While most days are small, the last week or two of August can produce a precursor of autumn: a solid low in the Norwegian Sea sending 3-4ft (0.9-1.2m) of NW swell into Hellesto. It won't be winter yet, but it's enough to start getting excited.
Average Spot conditions at Hellesto in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hellesto 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 Hellesto for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hellesto 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 Hellesto.