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Conditions at The Wedge in August
August: Best Pure SW Direction and The Tropical Storm Wildcard
August holds the highest pure SW share of the year at 45.3%, with SSW at 27.2% and WSW at 23.0%. The average period is a long 13.7s, and average wave height is 2-3ft (0.8m). This is the month when East Pacific hurricanes and tropical storms can send long-period south-southwest swells straight into Newport Beach, and The Wedge is the focal point. When that happens, anything can happen - waves can double up dramatically and the jetty turns into an extreme, charging-only spectacle. But for regular days, ideal wind is still only 8%, with W (34.6%) and WSW (24.1%) winds making most afternoons bumpy. Water temperature peaks around 18.0°C, air temperatures average 20.9°C, and precipitation is essentially zero at 0.03mm/day. August is a low-probability, high-reward month for the Wedge.
Average Spot conditions at The Wedge in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at The Wedge 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 Wedge for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at The Wedge 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 Wedge.