Conditions at Les Cavaliers in August
August: Still Summer, But the First Signs of Life
August is essentially a mirror of July. Average swell is 0.9m (3ft), period is 9.4s, and NW dominates with 66.8% of the wave energy. The majority of waves are small - 0.5-1m (2-3ft) - though there's a slight uptick in 1-1.5m (3-5ft) waves relative to July, suggesting the first magnetic pull toward autumn. Wind conditions remain stubborn: offshore flow from the E/ESE/SE/SSE sector is just under 12%, while onshore W through NNW winds blow 63% of the time. Ideal wind is 20%. Water temp is at its annual maximum of 22.5°C, with air temps averaging 21.6°C and the highest recorded max of 41.6°C. Still, late August and September often bring the first deep North Atlantic lows. When the first long-period swell sneaks in with east wind, the lineup suddenly wakes up - a teaser of the season to come.
Average Spot conditions at Les Cavaliers in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Les Cavaliers 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 Les Cavaliers for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Les Cavaliers 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 Les Cavaliers.