Conditions at Canet Plage in August
August: Heat, Flatness, and a Faint Sigh
August is the peak of the tourist season and the trough of surf consistency. The average swell height hangs at 0.7m (2.3ft) with the average period bottoming out at 4.1 seconds - the lowest of the year. Swell direction remains dominated by NNW (23.8%) and NW (19.9%), but again, energy is minimal. Onshore SE winds occur 10.1% of the time, adding to the summertime texture. Ideal offshore wind is just 20%, though the persistent NW flow (35.2%) keeps the wave faces relatively clean. Water temperature reaches its annual maximum of 23.1°C (73.6°F), and the air is warm at 23.8°C (74.8°F). With such low wave heights, surfing is usually a grovel on a soft-top or a longboard, and the search for a rideable wave is more about patience than skill.
Average Spot conditions at Canet Plage in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Canet Plage 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 Canet Plage for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Canet Plage 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 Canet Plage.