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Conditions at Oscar Point in August
August: Cold Water, Powerful Swell, Zero Offshore Flow
August is a continuation of the winter grind, but the swell is anything but small. Average wave height holds at 6-7ft (1.9m) with a 13.0s period, and the swell rose is remarkably consistent: SSW 70.8%, S 16.9%, and SW 3.9%. Over three-quarters of all waves are 1.5m (5ft) or bigger, with solid chunks in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) and 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) classes. The wind remains awful for quality: S at 38.4%, SSW at 37.9%, SW at 14.3%, and zero offshore flow. Water temperature hits a yearly low of 15.5°C. August will supply a lot of swell, but Oscar Point will be blown out more often than not. If you're there, bring the heavy board and choose your session windows carefully.
Average Spot conditions at Oscar Point in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Oscar Point 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 Oscar Point for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Oscar Point 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 Oscar Point.