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Conditions at Punta Burica in August
August: Raw Size and Humid Air
August is one of the biggest months of the year in sheer swell height. Average heights hit 5ft (1.5m), periods hold at 13.3s, and the direction mix is 85% SSW with 15% SW. A full 37% of the total energy falls in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range, and another 4% jumps into 6-8ft (2-2.5m) territory. But the trade-off is severe: ideal wind bottoms out at 5%, with W winds the most common direction (25%) and WSW/WNW close behind. Daily rainfall is 11.37mm/day, air temps are 27.1°C, and water temps are 28.7°C. This month offers plenty of power, but very few clean surfaces. Think of it as a raw, challenging wave with occasional redemption.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Burica in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Burica 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 Punta Burica for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Burica 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 Punta Burica.