Conditions at Les Sables d'Or in August
August: Warm Water, Weak Waves
August is very similar to July, with the summer lull in full swing. Average swell height remains at 3ft (0.9m) and the average period ticks up only slightly to 9.4s. The wave rose is again dominated by NW (66.8 percent) and WNW (25.7 percent), with NNW (6.6 percent) close behind, but the vast majority of swell is windswell - short period and inconsistent. Around 83 percent of the month's waves fall in the 2-5ft (0.5-1.5m) range, and head-high waves are scarce.
The offshore wind share improves a touch to 19 percent, but the prevailing summer flow still comes from the W, WNW, NW and NNW quarter. Water temperature peaks at 22.5°C, making it the warmest month of the year for a swim, while air temperatures average 21.6°C. Rain is minimal at 1.8mm/day. For surfers, August is all about grabbing the occasional small, clean lump between flat spells - not the time for serious sessions.
Average Spot conditions at Les Sables d'Or in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Les Sables d'Or 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 Sables d'Or for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Les Sables d'Or 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 Sables d'Or.