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Conditions at Nestles in August
August: The Most Swell, One of the Messiest Windows
August is right in the heart of the peak southern-hemisphere swell window at Nestles. The average height is 1.0m (3.3ft), the period is 12.9s, and the split between SSW (75%) and SW (25%) remains good. The standout change is that 41% of waves now fall in the 1-1.5m (3.3-4.9ft) range, making it one of the most consistent months for ridden wave size. Yet ideal wind drops to 13%, and the wind rose is dominated by W (28%), WNW (20%) and WSW (19%). Rain is at a seasonal peak with 9.09mm/day, while air temperature cools slightly to 26.7°C and water temp stays at 28.7°C. When a tropical wave passes and the wind briefly shifts offshore, the reward can be excellent, but August is all about timing.
Average Spot conditions at Nestles in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Nestles 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 Nestles for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Nestles 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 Nestles.