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Conditions at Outer Kom in August
August: Heavy Swells, Narrowing Windows
August keeps the winter momentum going. Average height is still a robust 9.2ft (2.8m) with a 12.4s period, so the long-period power is still present. The directional spread is similar to July: SW 17.5 percent, WSW 9.0 percent, SSW 9.8 percent, W 2.4 percent, and even a touch of WNW. The mix can produce excellent Outer Kom conditions, especially at mid-to-high tide on the W/SW swell.
Wind percentages shift slightly toward the offshore side compared to July. SE is now the single most common wind direction at 15.3 percent, while NNW is 13.0 percent and NW 11.4 percent. That sounds good, but the ideal wind percentage drops to 14 percent, meaning the better windows are a little less frequent. Still, when the SE kicks in after a front, the surf remains big, clean and powerful. Water temp is the coldest of the year at 15.0°C, air 14.3°C, and rainfall still high at 2.12mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Outer Kom in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Outer Kom 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 Outer Kom for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Outer Kom 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 Outer Kom.