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Conditions at Port Alfred in August
August: Bigger Averages, Slightly Less Stable Winds
August is still prime surf time at Port Alfred, but the wind is beginning to transition back toward spring. Average swell height nudges to its annual high of 2.0m (6.6ft) and the period remains long at 11.6s, while ideal conditions stay at 45%. SSW is the dominant swell source at 27.2%, followed by S at 15.5%, SW at 13.1% and SSE at 9.2%. The bigger E and ESE numbers hint at the approaching summer regime, but the main event is still S/SSW groundswell. The wind distribution is more mixed than June and July: WSW winds are 15.8%, W winds 13.1%, and the offshore WNW/NNW/NW quadrants are still well represented. The best surf in August usually comes from a fresh S/SSW swell with a light NW offshore wind before the spring seabreeze develops. Water temperature drops to 17.5°C, air temperature averages 15.8°C, and rainfall increases slightly to 1.43 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Port Alfred in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Port Alfred 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 Port Alfred for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Port Alfred 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 Port Alfred.