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Conditions at Pirates Cove in August
August: Longer Periods Add a Pulse to the Clean Summer Surf
August marks a notable step up in quality. Average swell height stays small at 0.7m (2.5ft), but the average period rises to 9.7s - a meaningful jump in energy. E swell is still the top source at 35.5%, with ENE at 30.8%, ESE at 11.0%, and NE at 8.1%. The size is mostly in the 0.5-1m (2-3ft) class, but the longer period gives the waves more push, making them ride better on the banks. This is also the cleanest month of the summer: ideal offshore wind hits 62%, with SW (19.7%) and WSW (16.5%) leading the way.
Air temperatures stay warm at 28.1°C, water 29.2°C, rainfall drops to 5.96mm/day. August is a high-performance small-wave month - pull the high-volume shortboard out and enjoy.
Average Spot conditions at Pirates Cove in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pirates Cove 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 Pirates Cove for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pirates Cove 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 Pirates Cove.