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Conditions at The Hoek in August
August: Winter Hangs Tough with Slightly Narrower Windows
August keeps the winter swell alive and well at The Hoek. Average height is 2.8m (9.2ft) with a 12.4s period, so the ocean is still full of power. Swell direction remains west-friendly: SW (17.5%), WSW (9.0%), W (2.4%) and WNW/NW (1.2%) are all represented, while S/SSE add only 4.6% of secondary southern energy. The main difference from July is the wind. Ideal conditions drop to 19% as the summer southeast trades begin to reassert themselves: SE/SSE winds make up 28.7% of the rose, and the NW/NNW pre-frontal sector is still active at 25.9%. Cold fronts continue to sweep the Cape, delivering raw, powerful groundswell, but the post-frontal offshore windows require a bit more homework. Water temperature is the coldest of the year at 14.7°C, air averages 14.3°C, and rainfall remains high at 2.12mm/day. The waves are still pumping, so stay ready.
Average Spot conditions at The Hoek in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at The Hoek 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 The Hoek for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at The Hoek 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 The Hoek.