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Conditions at Thurso East in August
August: A Hint of Autumn's Return
August is the first month where the seasonal tide begins to turn. Average swell height climbs slightly to 1.0m (3.5ft) and period to 8.5s. The majority of the energy still comes from WNW (21.9%), W (19.0%), NNW (15.5%) and NW (12.6%), and some bigger pulses start to show as early Atlantic depressions brush the northern UK. The optimal northern window rises back to 35.1%, and there's a better chance of a clean 3-5ft day than in July.
Wind percentages are also the most favourable of summer: ideal offshore flow is up to 33% of the time, and the ESE/SE/SSE wind sectors together account for more than 24% of observations. That is a meaningful increase in light offshore mornings. Water temp peaks at 14.0°C (57°F), with air temps similar around 13.3°C (56°F). August is the quiet star of the Scottish summer - not yet pumping, but with enough North Atlantic pulses to keep a surfer optimistic.
Average Spot conditions at Thurso East in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Thurso East 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 Thurso East for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Thurso East 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 Thurso East.