Conditions at Loutsa in August
August: Warmest Water, Weakest Waves
August is the absolute heart of the Greek summer and the peak of the etesian wind regime. NNE swell dominates an astonishing 40% of the time, with another 18% coming from the N, yet average wave height remains only 1-2ft (0.5m) and period 4.3s. The constant NNE wind that drives the meltemi also ruins some of the most promising conditions - offshore flow is present just 13% of the time. The optimal NE/ENE/E/ESE swell directions account for 10% of the wave spectrum, but they are mostly under 1m (3ft). Water temperature peaks at 26°C (79°F), air reaches 27°C (81°F), and rainfall is nearly zero. The beach is paradise for swimmers; surfers will need a patient eye for that rare late-summer squall that sneaks in from the east.
Average Spot conditions at Loutsa in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Loutsa 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 Loutsa for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Loutsa 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 Loutsa.