Conditions at Olende in August
August: Strongest Onshore Winds, Still No Windows
August remains locked in the low season. The average swell is 3ft (0.9m) at 12.8s, and the SSW/SW mix is slightly more west than earlier months, with SW at 17 percent. There are also small amounts of 5-6ft (1.5-2m) surf creeping in, but the wind is the story: ideal offshore wind frequency stays at 0 percent, and SSW flow is an overwhelming 44.5 percent, with south and southwest winds adding another 48 percent. Many days feature 20-30kph onshore wind. The result is blown-out waves and difficult conditions. Water temperature remains cool at 25.0°C (77°F), rainfall is minimal, and air temperatures average 23.8°C (75°F).
Average Spot conditions at Olende in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Olende 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 Olende for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Olende 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 Olende.