It will also provide an opportunity for stargazing away from the lights of nearby homes and businesses. If you've never seen the Milky Way before, this will prove an awesome experience. Fortunately, the moon will be advancing toward its new moon phase, so as long as we star watch before 10pm or so, light pollution from it will be minimized. Moon watching activities will be done later in the evening. August daytime weather is generally in the upper 80's.
Winds are usually light, but can be gusty and raw if a strong onshore pressure gradient sets up.
Although these conditions are not wonderful for sun and fun, the waves and the other related outcomes provide exceptional study opportunities. Nighttime temperatures are generally in the 70's. This is also the peak of thunderstorm season. The mosquito population is very dependent on prevailing wind direction and we won't know until we are there just how bad or good it may be. Cameras and videocameras will help participants capture their experiences for use back in the classroom.