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Conditions at Playa Blanca in August
August: Late Winter Swell With a Slight Softening in Wind Quality
August remains solid. The average wave height is 6ft (1.8m), the period is 12.9s, and SW swell accounts for 68% of all energy with WSW at 22%. The larger size classes are still well represented, with 21% of waves in the 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) range and a small but notable amount of XL energy over 8ft (2.5m).
The ideal wind percentage eases back to 7%, so clean windows are a little rarer than in June and July. SSW winds are the most common at 35%, with S at 15% and SW at 17%. When a strong high-pressure ridge pushes in from the east, however, those NE/ENE/E/ESE offshore winds can groom the long-period SW swell into smooth, hollow lines. Water temp is at the annual minimum of 12.5°C, air temp averages 13.9°C, and precipitation is moderate. Late winter swells are worth chasing.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Blanca in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Blanca 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 Playa Blanca for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Blanca 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 Playa Blanca.