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Conditions at Witches Rock in August
August: Solid Southwest Pulse, Warm Water
August continues the Central American summer surf season with a steady diet of south and southwest groundswell. The swell rose shows SSW at 32.6% and SW at 22.8%, good for over 55% from the ideal window, while S (11.3%) and SSE (9.1%) keep the ocean active between pulses. The average period is 12.8s and the average height is 1.3m (4.3ft), with the most common waves running in the clean 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range. Winds are again from the NE (32.3%) and ENE (24.4%), blowing offshore across the point and yielding a strong 67% ideal-wind score. Rain levels are seasonally high at 5.61mm/day, and the water temperature hits 29.2°C, so you are surfing in tropical bathwater. August is consistent, warm and lined up - a strong mid-season contender.
Average Spot conditions at Witches Rock in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Witches Rock 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 Witches Rock for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Witches Rock 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 Witches Rock.