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Conditions at Red Tree Reef in August
August: Seeds of Autumn
August remains in the low season, but there are subtle signs of change. The average swell height is still only 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m), and the average period of 9.8s is the shortest of the year-a more average, punchy rather than powerful signal. Swell directions are almost identical to July: WSW (30.5%) and SW (30.2%), with SSW (14.7%) close behind. The wave-height distribution begins to push a little higher into the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range, especially from WSW and SW, so the reef starts to find a bit more shape.
Wind still leans NW/WNW, but the pattern is less dominant than in July. SSE and S winds are also common, and ideal wind sits at 22%. Water temp hits the yearly max at 14.1°C (57°F), while precipitation increases to 6.10 mm/day as the first early-fall systems brush the coast. Late August can offer a sneak peek of September's energy-watch for the first proper west-southwest groundswell of the season.
Average Spot conditions at Red Tree Reef in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Red Tree Reef 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 Red Tree Reef for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Red Tree Reef 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 Red Tree Reef.