Conditions at Kraakevika in August
August: Swell Stirrings on the Summer Border
August is the bridge back toward surf season. While the average wave height remains small at 2-3ft (0.8m), the period ticks up slightly to 7.5s and the swell rose shows a healthier W (17%) and WSW (15%) component, with W/WSW/WNW/NW energy sitting around 58%. There are more days with clean 2-4ft (0.6-1.2m) peaks as the first autumn lows begin to form, although the average is still far from winter. Ideal wind share improves to 20%, and offshore ENE/E/ESE/SE flow becomes more regular as the NAO starts waking up. Water temperature reaches its annual peak of 14.8°C, air temperature averages 13.6°C, and precipitation increases to 4.76 mm/day. August rewards patience: late in the month, the outlook begins to look distinctly more promising.
Average Spot conditions at Kraakevika in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kraakevika 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 Kraakevika for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kraakevika 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 Kraakevika.