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Conditions at Steamer Lane in August
August: The Calm Before the Roar
August represents the seasonal minimum in average swell height at 1.3m (4.3ft), but it is far from flat. Period sits at 11.1s, meaning occasional long-period pulses still find their way into Monterey Bay. Direction remains dominated by WNW (58.0%) and W (27.3%), with a notable WSW component (9.7%) that can add a touch of southwest in the mix. Thanks to a 92% ideal wind percentage, this is often the cleanest month of the entire year; light W/NW flow keeps the lineup tidy, especially in the mornings. Rain is statistically nonexistent (0.04mm/day), air temps reach 18.1°C, and water temperature peaks at 13.3°C - the warmest reading of the year. It is a month for those happy to wait for the occasional chest-high set.
Average Spot conditions at Steamer Lane in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Steamer Lane 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 Steamer Lane for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Steamer Lane 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 Steamer Lane.