Conditions at Unstad in August
August: First Whisper of Autumn
August remains in the low season, but the first hints of autumn appear in the data. The average swell height is 0.8m (2.5ft) and the period is 7.3s, a slight improvement over July. Water temperature peaks at 12.4°C, making it the warmest month for being in the water, and air temperatures average 11.9°C.
On the swell front, WSW and SW dominate, while the preferred NNW, W, WNW and NW sector still accounts for around 36% of the total. Ideal offshore wind rises to 11%, and the combined E, ESE, SE and SSE flow reaches about 17% of the time. Those are the windows to look for: a small but clean NW swell meeting an early-morning offshore breeze. It will not be big, but it can be fun and the water is not too cold yet.
Average Spot conditions at Unstad in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Unstad 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 Unstad for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Unstad 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 Unstad.