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Conditions at Stone Harbor in August
August: Hurricane Season Whispers
August still looks flat on average, with swell height at 0.4m (1.5ft), but the period rises to 7.3s and ideal wind improves slightly to 3%, hinting at more tropical activity. SE swell accounts for 22.3%, SSE for 25.0% and ESE for 13.9%, meaning the direction is right for Stone Harbor's ESE exposure, but the size is still mostly tiny. The real wildcard is hurricane season. A strong tropical system passing offshore or a decaying storm moving up the South Carolina coast can send longer-period E and SE swell into New Jersey with more energy than any summer sea breeze could dream of. Water temperature reaches 24.6°C, making warm-water surf possible if the swell arrives. The prevailing S, SSW and SW winds still dominate, so be prepared to trade clean conditions for tropical wave potential.
Average Spot conditions at Stone Harbor in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Stone Harbor 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 Stone Harbor for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Stone Harbor 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 Stone Harbor.