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Conditions at Playa Cocles in August
August: Summer Sideshow with Small Windows
August settles into a similar pattern to July but with a bit less size. The average swell drops to 0.8m (2.6ft), the period to 7.6s, and ideal wind remains low at 28%. NE swell still accounts for 95.2% of the wave energy, but 62.9% of that NE energy is in the 0.5-1m (2-3ft) range, with only 24.3% reaching 1-1.5m (3-5ft). The wind rose again features strong NW and NNW components (25.0% and 26.3% respectively), so cross-shore conditions are the norm. The saving grace is that wind speeds are mostly light to moderate, so even a modest SW or WSW breeze can clean up the lineup for a few hours. Water temperature is 28.7°C, precipitation averages 8.52mm/day, and the vibe remains warm, relaxed and very tropical.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Cocles in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Cocles 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 Cocles for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Cocles 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 Cocles.