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Conditions at Victoria Bay in August
August: Consistent Winter Swell with a Blustery Edge
August is still very much in the prime winter window, though the edge begins to soften. Ideal wind conditions remain strong at 52%, with NNW still leading at 14% and WSW/W flows becoming more common as spring approaches. Average swell height holds at a solid 8.5ft (2.6m) and period remains at a powerful 12.0s, so there is no shortage of ocean energy.
Swell direction is similar to July: SW 21%, SSW 15%, S 7%, and the ESE-S direct window at 15%. Waves in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range are the bread and butter, but as the month progresses, the stronger westerly winds in the wind rose foreshadow more end-of-season variability. Water temp reaches its yearly minimum at 15.6°C, air temps average 14.0°C, and rainfall peaks at 1.54mm/day - expect some stormy, blown-out days between the classic offshore windows.
Average Spot conditions at Victoria Bay in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Victoria Bay 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 Victoria Bay for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Victoria Bay 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 Victoria Bay.