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Conditions at The Point in August
August: Small Waves, High Consistency
August keeps the summer pattern alive with an average height of 1.0m (3.3ft) and a modest average period of 7.1s. ENE swell continues to rule with 61.7 percent of the wave energy, while E contributes 19.6 percent and NE chips in 11.1 percent. There are still plenty of waves rolling through, but they are unspectacular in size and period. The Point relies entirely on its shape and the offshore wind to make something fun out of otherwise average conditions.
Ideal wind holds strong at 86 percent, with ENE (32.1 percent) and E (25.3 percent) providing that all-important clean face. Water temp reaches 29.0°C, air temps average 28.6°C, and August is one of the wetter months with 3.77 mm/day of precipitation. It is still very much summer doldrums, though the trade-wind consistency keeps the disappointment level low for small-wave surfers.
Average Spot conditions at The Point in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at The Point 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 The Point for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at The Point 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 The Point.