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Conditions at Westbrook in August
August: Late Winter, Still Plenty of Grunt
August is the tail end of prime season, but it still produces. Average swell height peaks at 6ft (1.8m), period is 10.2s, and ideal wind is a solid 41%. Swell direction remains winter-like: S 20.9%, SSE 16.6%, ENE 14.2%, E 14.2%, ESE 11.6%, SE 11.5%. The ENE/E component is bigger than midwinter, a sign of transition toward more easterly tropical energy. The offshore W/NW quadrant shrinks to 18.5%, but the high period means the swell is less affected by surface wind. Look for early-morning windows with a west/northwest wind and you'll find punchy 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) surf, with the bigger days still reaching 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) on the S/SSE swells. Water temp 21.0°C, air 18.8°C, rainfall 0.81 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Westbrook in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Westbrook 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 Westbrook for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Westbrook 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 Westbrook.