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Conditions at Ventnor Pier in August
August: Hurricane Watch and Small Summer Swell
August still sits in the low season statistically, but the tropical clock is ticking. Average swell height is 3ft (0.9m) and period improves to 7.5s. SSE (23.1%), SE (20.3%), S (16.3%) and ESE (14.9%) dominate the swell distribution, with E at 10.3% and ENE at 6.1% representing more easterly energy from tropical systems or passing cold fronts. Winds are still predominantly SSW (16.7%), SW (12.8%) and S (10.3%), but ideal wind creeps back to 28%. When the first hurricane of the season drifts off the Southeast or Mid-Atlantic coast, Ventnor's SSE exposure is perfectly aligned to receive clean, long-period ESE/SE swell. Water temps max out around 23.8°C.
Average Spot conditions at Ventnor Pier in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ventnor Pier 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 Ventnor Pier for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ventnor Pier 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 Ventnor Pier.