Conditions at Kolibithra in August
August: Peak Windswell, Minimal Quality
August looks similar to July, with an average swell height of 1.0m (3ft), an average period of 4.8s, and an ideal wind window of only 1%. NNW swell dominates at 58.1%, while N swell accounts for 25.0%, meaning nearly all of the wave energy at Kolibithra is coming from the right direction for size but the wrong direction for wind. The etesian blows from NNW 71.3% of the time and from N 11.0%, with a large chunk of that wind in the 30-40kph range. This produces consistent but heavily wind-affected waves, often in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range with occasional 5-7ft (1.5-2m) lumps. The surface will be chopped and hard to ride. Offshore winds from the southern semicircle are rare, so most riders will be better off seeking shelter or scoring Kolibithra at dawn before the wind peaks. Water is at its warmest, 25.5°C, and air temps average 25.3°C.
Average Spot conditions at Kolibithra in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Kolibithra 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 Kolibithra for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Kolibithra 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 Kolibithra.