Conditions at Waimea in August
August: Deepest Doldrums
August marks the lowest average swell height of the year at 5.2ft (1.6m), with an average period of just 8.0s. The swell direction table is locked on the trade wind sector: ENE at 57.2% and E at 33.5%, with only a sliver of NE (5.7%) and NNE (0.9%). The 5-6.6ft (1.5-2m) band is still present, but there is little of the size or period needed to make Waimea feel like Waimea. Winds are strong ENE (50.4%) and E (41.3%); ideal offshore wind is only 15% of the time, mainly when the trades ease at night and early morning. Water temp peaks at 26.4°C, air temps average 26.1°C, and rainfall is low at 1.07mm/day. It is the quietest month on the North Shore - a time for small boards, low expectations, and patience.
Average Spot conditions at Waimea in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Waimea 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 Waimea for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Waimea 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 Waimea.