Conditions at Ammoudia in August
August: The Absolute Flatline
August is statistically the worst surf month at Ammoudia. Average swell height is 1.3ft (0.4m), average period is 4.1s, the lowest of the year, and ideal wind sits at just 4%. The swell rose is dominated by WNW (43.3%), NW (20.4%), W (14.0%) and WSW (11.1%), but the entire distribution is tiny: the vast majority of readings fall in the 0-1.6ft (0-0.5m) size class. Wind statistics show a strong westerly influence, with W, WNW, WSW and SW together making up 36% of observations and creating routine afternoon chop. Sea surface temperature peaks at 24.8°C, air averages 26.8°C, and precipitation is a negligible 0.65 mm/day. This is August in the Ionian: flat, warm and crowded. Surfing is a bonus, not a given.
Average Spot conditions at Ammoudia in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ammoudia 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 Ammoudia for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ammoudia 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 Ammoudia.