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Conditions at Salt Creek Beach in August
August: Warm Water, Small Swell and Onshore Texture
August mirrors July: small wave heights with remarkably long periods. The average swell height is 2.6ft (0.8m), and the period sits at 13.7s. Swell direction remains good, with SW (45%), WSW (23%) and SSW (27%) making up nearly the entire spectrum. Yet the size profile is dominated by 2-3ft (0.5-1m) waves.
Ideal offshore wind is just 20%, and westerly (21%) and WSW (17%) winds are the rule. The persistent onshore flow means surface conditions are frequently lumpy from late morning onward. Water temps max out at 18.8°C, air temps average 23.2°C, and rain is scarce at 0.12 mm/day. It's classic Southern California summer: warm water, small surf, and a morning-only window.
Average Spot conditions at Salt Creek Beach in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Salt Creek Beach 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 Salt Creek Beach for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Salt Creek Beach 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 Salt Creek Beach.