Conditions at Belmar in August
August: Tropical Flickers in the Lull
August remains firmly in the low surf column, but it offers slightly more hope than July. Average height ticks up to 3ft (0.9m) and the period improves to 7.5s - a sign that early-season tropical pulses and more organized easterly waves can sneak in. The favorable ENE/E/ESE/SE quadrant jumps to 50%, with SE (23%) and ESE (13%) leading the charge. Although the bulk of the SE swell is still small, any tropical system gaining traction in the western Atlantic can inject long-period 8-10s ESE/SE swell that Belmar absorbs well. Ideal wind remains high at 48%, and warm water at 22.4°C means minimal rubber. August is a transition month: more likely to be small, but with a better chance of a sneak pulse than June or July.
Average Spot conditions at Belmar in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Belmar 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 Belmar for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Belmar 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 Belmar.