Conditions at Croyde in August
August: Still Summer, With a Hint of Autumn
August is as slow as July, at least until the very end of the month. Average swell is 3.6ft (1.1m), average period 7.9s, and the wave rose is dominated by W (44.4%) and WSW (24.5%) energy, almost all of it in the small-to-medium range. Onshore winds remain prevalent: the SW through WNW sector totals around 49% of observations, while the offshore NE-ENE-E-ESE sector accounts for only about 12%. Ideal surf wind sits at 10%, meaning clean conditions are rare. Water temperature hits the annual maximum of 17.8°C, air temp averages 16.1°C, and precipitation begins to creep up to 2.86 mm/day. The last few days of August can bring the first meaningful Atlantic low, throwing in a pulse of longer-period W/NW swell before the sea breeze destroys it. But for the most part, this is a month for small-wave equipment and patience.
Average Spot conditions at Croyde in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Croyde 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 Croyde for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Croyde 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 Croyde.