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Conditions at Playa Tamarindo in August
August: Southern Hemisphere Consistency Remains
August keeps the SSW swell machine running. SSW accounts for 68.2 percent, SW for 16.0, and S for 13.9, with an average period of 13.2s. Surf heights stay around 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m). Wind blows mainly from ENE and NE, with E adding more, and ideal conditions occur 72 percent of the time. These clean winds offset some of the negative effects of the south-southwest angle, but the west-northwest exposure still keeps wave quality moderate. Rain is present at 5.93mm/day, air averages 27.4°C, and water temperature remains warm at 29.2°C.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Tamarindo in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Tamarindo 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 Tamarindo for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Tamarindo 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 Tamarindo.