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Conditions at Ponta Preta in August
August: The Most Consistent Offshore Window of the Year
August is the cleanest month statistically, with 44% ideal surfing wind, the highest of the year. The trade wind regime is lighter and more variable: NNE leads at 31.3%, NE at 21.4%, N at 10.5%, NNW at 12.7% and ENE at 7.7%, but velocities rarely exceed 30km/h. That means many days with small, groomed offshore waves. Swell is still low, with average height 1.3m (4ft) and period 8.2s, and the direction mix starts to broaden slightly, with NE at 22.6% and a small but noticeable E/ESE component. Water temperature rises to 26.3°C and precipitation increases to 1.03mm/day as the tropical wet season begins to stir. If you are after warm water, light offshore winds and longboarding perfection, August is your month; if you want heavy barrels, keep walking.
Average Spot conditions at Ponta Preta in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ponta Preta 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 Ponta Preta for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ponta Preta 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 Ponta Preta.