Conditions at Yoff Beach in August
August: Cleanest Winds, Flattest-ish Surf
August offers the highest percentage of ideal wind all year (43%). The monsoon flow is fully established, with winds from WSW (10.3%), W (12.6%), WNW (16.3%), and NW (15.2%), plus a healthy spread of SW (9.2%), SSW (7.6%), and S (5.2%). For a beach oriented NNE, these directions produce offshore or cross-offshore conditions, creating the cleanest, most glassy surfaces of the year.
But there's a catch: the ocean is in its summer lull. Average swell is 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m), period 9.3s. The wave rose is spread across the westerly quadrant: NW 30.8%, WNW 20.5%, W 15.4%, WSW 11.2%, and only 14.1% from the northern quadrant (NNW). This means more cross-swell and less focus, so waves are often softer and less powerful. Still, 3-5ft (1-1.5m) surf with clean conditions is a dream for longboarders and grovelers. The water is a bath-like 28.4°C, but be prepared for rain - 4.82mm/day is the monthly average.
Average Spot conditions at Yoff Beach in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Yoff Beach 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 Yoff Beach for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Yoff Beach 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 Yoff Beach.