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Conditions at The Cribbar in August
August: Late Summer Echoes
August remains in the low season, but there is a flicker of life. Average swell height inched back to 1.1m (around 3-4ft), with the period at 8.5s. The direction is still dominated by W swell at 48.2% and WNW at 19.8%, so the reef is exposed to whatever energy is out there. The problem is still power: most waves fall in the 0.5-1.5m (2-5ft) category, and XL summer swells are extremely rare. Onshore W/NW winds remain common, and ideal offshore winds only occur 18% of the time, although high pressure can occasionally deliver a beautiful dawn glass-off. Water temperature reaches its yearly maximum of 17.5°C, air temperatures average 16.7°C with 2.77 mm/day of precipitation. August is for the optimistic surfer - keep the big board waxed and ready, but do not hold your breath for The Cribbar's famous fury.
Average Spot conditions at The Cribbar in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at The Cribbar 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 Cribbar for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at The Cribbar 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 Cribbar.