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Conditions at Shark Rock Pier in August
August: Late Winter Energy
August is the true peak of the swell season at Shark Rock Pier. Average wave height holds at 7.9ft (2.4m), while the period settles at 12.2s. SW (21.2%) and SSW (20.5%) are the primary swell directions, with S (9.7%) and SSE (4.6%) adding consistency. The height distribution remains packed with 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) waves, and the 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) category is the most common single bucket. The Southern Ocean is in full roar.
Light is beginning to appear at the end of the wind tunnel. Ideal wind improves slightly to 21%, and while WSW (18.8%) and W (13.5%) are still strong, there are more days when the post-frontal SW flow lines up with solid SSW/SW groundswell. Water temperature reaches its annual minimum of 17.4°C, and air temps average a crisp 16.1°C. August demands flexibility, but the waves that do break cleanly at the pier are some of the biggest and most powerful of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Shark Rock Pier in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Shark Rock Pier 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 Shark Rock Pier for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Shark Rock Pier 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 Shark Rock Pier.