Is August a good time for surfing at Cactus Beach?
August is one of the best months for surfing at Cactus Beach. Waves 2.2 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 19°C.
Plan your trip to Cactus BeachEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 2.2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 15°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 19°C by day, 10°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 7 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in August
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AugPEAK SEASON
Esperance
Australia
2.6 m waves17° water18° air
1050 km away · Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ EPR 19 km
2
AugGOOD
Bells Beach
Australia
1.8 m waves13° water15° air
1240 km away · Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ AVV 40 km
3
AugGOOD
Woolamai
Phillip Island · Australia
1.2 m waves13° water15° air
1330 km away · Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ MBW 66 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Australia in August →Where to go surfing in August →Questions
Is August a good time for surfing at Cactus Beach?
August is one of the best months for surfing at Cactus Beach. Waves 2.2 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 19°C.
How warm is the water at Cactus Beach in August?
About 15°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Cactus Beach in August?
About 2.2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Cactus Beach in August?
Around 19°C by day and 10°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 7 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Esperance (2.6 m waves), Bells Beach (1.8 m waves) & Phillip Island – Woolamai (1.2 m waves).
