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Conditions at Ilha dos Lobos in August
August: Big Swell, Late-Winter Consistency
August continues to deliver high-quality winter surf, with average swell heights up to 1.7m (5-6ft) and period still solid at 9.2s. The distribution is more ENE-heavy (18.7%), but the optimal E/ESE/SE/SSE directions remain well represented: E 14.8%, ESE 12.2%, SE 12.8%, SSE 12.4%, and S 13.3%. This is a month where the ocean can look full and powerful, especially when ENE and S swells overlap.
Wind is the slight catch. Ideal conditions run about 44%, down a touch from June and July, because the springtime NE trades start strengthening again. Still, the colder air (14.7°C) and water (16.2°C) keep the South Atlantic winter atmosphere active, and the W/NW offshore windows are worth chasing. August is a solid backup to the May-July core.
Average Spot conditions at Ilha dos Lobos in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ilha dos Lobos 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 Ilha dos Lobos for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ilha dos Lobos 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 Ilha dos Lobos.