Conditions at Reve Havn in August
August: Warming Water, Waiting for Autumn
August remains in the summer lull, but there are subtle signs of change. Average wave height edges back up to 2-3ft (0.8m) and the period ticks to 6.3s; not enough to call it good, but a slight improvement over July. The wave rose is still NW-heavy (NW 20.5%, WNW 15.3%, W 12.8%), and the swell is mostly a mix of windswell and weak groundswell in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range. Wind conditions are still unfavorable: ideal offshore wind is only 8%, and NNW (25.0%) plus NW (11.6%) winds dominate. Still, the ocean is at its warmest, with water temps of 16.8°C and air temps averaging 15.1°C. Rain begins to increase again at 4.5mm/day. August is the last month where a summer suit is truly comfortable, but the Atlantic is beginning to grow restless and the first hints of autumn swell will soon appear on the charts.
Average Spot conditions at Reve Havn in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Reve Havn 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 Reve Havn for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Reve Havn 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 Reve Havn.