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Conditions at Zuma Beach in August
August: Summer Lull With South Swell Charm
August keeps the summer door open for south-swell fun, but only for those willing to fight the wind. Swell direction is excellent, with SW and WSW making up 63% of the rose and SSW at 18%, yet the average height stays at 3ft (0.9m). Ideal wind is just 23%, as westerly onshore flow dominates, with W and WSW winds combining for over 40% of the wind distribution. Water temperatures peak at 17.0°C and air temps average 22.1°C. The strongest micro-sessions happen on early-morning high tides before the sea breeze wrecks the surface; otherwise, expect small, lumpy inside waves.
Average Spot conditions at Zuma Beach in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Zuma Beach 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 Zuma Beach for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Zuma Beach 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 Zuma Beach.