Conditions at La Chiesa in August
August: The Doldrums of La Chiesa
August matches July's 0.5m (1.5ft) average and 4.3s periods, while ideal wind hits its yearly minimum at just 14% - the lowest clean-surf signal of the year. W (36.3%) and WNW (18.9%) still account for over half the swell energy, while S and SSE are reduced to 6.9% and 3.3% respectively. Wind directions are similar to July, although NNW (11.5%) shows up slightly more as an early-morning offshore. Sea surface temperature is at its peak of 25.1°C, air averages 25.8°C and precipitation only 0.88 mm/day. Unless a tropical-like medicane drifts northward - rare but possible in late August - the surf will be small, soft and wind-affected. This is a great time to explore nearby points and reefs when the SSE/S groundswells are fun before they peak.
Average Spot conditions at La Chiesa in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Chiesa 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 La Chiesa for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Chiesa 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 La Chiesa.