Conditions at Arma di Taggia in August
August: The Summer Lull Continues
August is statistically the flattest month of the year. The average swell height is 0.3m (1ft), and the average period drops to a yearly low of 4.1s. The wave distribution still shows a southern bias - SSW (34.7%), SW (18.5%), and S (11.7%) - but about 86% of all readings are below 0.5m (1.5ft), and virtually the entire month stays below 1m (3ft). Swell from the favourable SSE-SE quadrant rarely exceeds the shin-high mark. The wind machine is also in summer mode: NE and ENE breezes fight with afternoon SW sea breezes, while ideal offshore N/NW wind appears just 5% of the time. Water temperature peaks at 23.8°C, air at 23.1°C, and the diving crowd takes over. Surf forecasts are only useful for scanning the rare tropical remnant or an out-of-season low swinging through the Balearic Sea; unless you are a beginner mush surfer, it's better to leave the board at home.
Average Spot conditions at Arma di Taggia in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Arma di Taggia 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 Arma di Taggia for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Arma di Taggia 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 Arma di Taggia.