Conditions at Pavones in August
August: Big Swells, Challenging Onshores
August is one of the most consistent months for size at Pavones. 58.3% of the SSW swell falls in the 3-5ft (0.9-1.5m) range, with 3.5% at 5-6.5ft (1.5-2.0m) and 0.1% over 6.5ft (2.0m). The average period remains a solid 13.3s, keeping plenty of power in the water. However, ideal offshore E/ESE/SE/SSE wind drops to 25%, and WNW onshore flow is prominent at 19.5%. Rainfall is high at 8.9mm/day. The combination of long-period SSW swell and a morning offshore breeze is rare but spectacular-when it comes together, Pavones can hold a strong, barreling left.
Average Spot conditions at Pavones in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pavones 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 Pavones for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pavones 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 Pavones.