Conditions at Wedge in August
August: Waning But Still Wadeable
August is the final full month of true winter grind. The average swell height climbs to 1.8m (5.9ft) - the biggest of the year - while the period eases to 10.2s. Ideal wind time drops to 45%, a sign that the trades are creeping back. S (20.9%) and SSE (16.6%) still hold the edge, but ENE swell ramps to 14.2% and E to 14.2%, making the mix more complex. Offshore winds are still happening: SW 8.8%, WNW 6.7%, WSW 4.4%, W 4.3%. This is a month of bigger, slightly less clean days - when the wind goes offshore, the Wedge is still heavy and fun; when it turns NE, the surface turns onshore. Water temp is at its annual minimum of 21.3°C, with air at 19.9°C and just 1.06mm/day of rain.
Average Spot conditions at Wedge in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Wedge 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 Wedge for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Wedge 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 Wedge.