Conditions at Scripps in August
August: The Bottom of the Barrel in Wind and Swell
August is statistically the weakest month at Scripps. Average swell height dips to 0.9m (3.0ft), and although the period remains long at 13.6s, the direction is overwhelmingly SW (45.9%) and WSW (30.4%), with SSW adding 16.5%. Most waves are in the 0.5-1m (1.6-3.3ft) range, so it is groveler territory more often than not. Ideal wind drops to 1%, the lowest of the entire year, as the North Pacific high cranks up the afternoon west-northwesterly. WNW blows a massive 42.1% of the time, with NW at 15.0% and W at 23.5%. Water temp peaks near 19.6°C and air averages 21.6°C, but a hood isn't the issue - finding a clean, makeable wave is.
Average Spot conditions at Scripps in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Scripps 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 Scripps for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Scripps 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 Scripps.