Conditions at Marinella in August
August: Summer's Late Push
August is statistically almost identical to July, with another average 3ft (0.9m) of water and a 9.4s period. NW swell takes a massive 66.8% share and WNW adds 25.7%, but the height distribution remains stubbornly small: 40.1% of readings are 0.5-1m (2-3ft) and only a thin slice reaches 1.5-2m (5-6ft). Still, the late-summer pattern often spins up the first slightly stronger NW pulses, giving a few more go-to waves than July.
Ideal wind jumps a little to 19%, although the thermal onshore W/NW/NNW flow still dominates most afternoons. The best session bet is an early morning with an E/ESE breeze grooming an NW swell. With the warmest water of the year at 22.5°C and air temperatures near 21.6°C, August is pleasant in the water even when the waves are tiny. Keep the longboard or fish handy.
Average Spot conditions at Marinella in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Marinella 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 Marinella for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Marinella 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 Marinella.