Conditions at Zonte in August
August: Still Firing, Sometimes More Tropical
August keeps Zonte firmly in the thick of the south-swell season. Average height is 4.5ft (1.4m), average period 13.2 seconds, and the distribution still favors SSW at 78.2%, S at 16.4%, and SW at 5.1%. Roughly 24% of the time the surf is 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m), keeping plenty of days in the heavy/firing category. The wave period may be a tick lower than May, but the sustained consistency is ideal for planning a trip.
Ideal wind sits at 58%, with NNW at 9.5%, NW at 8%, NNE at 7.1%, and NE at 7.6%; E and ESE winds also take a share, so the classic setup is a clean morning followed by cross-shore or onshore afternoon conditions. Precipitation averages 6.95 mm/day, air temp 27.1°C, and water temp peaks at 30.4°C. August serves up powerful, warm-water waves with that distinctly tropical storm-charged feel.
Average Spot conditions at Zonte in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Zonte 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 Zonte for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Zonte 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 Zonte.