Conditions at L'Ideale in August
August: The Flattest Month
August is traditionally the most inconsistent month at L'Ideale. The average swell height sits at around 1.5-2ft (0.5m) with an average period of 4.0s and a meagre 5% ideal wind. The direction rose is still WSW-heavy at 20.5%, with SW (13.7%) and S (13.4%) also common, but none of those directions generate meaningful surf under the strong summer high pressure. More than 10% of all observations are sub-0.5m WSW energy - the definition of micro surf.
When it does break, it is a soft, crumpling summer wave that needs a longboard to be fun. Early morning is the only realistic window before the WNW/SE thermal crossover kills conditions. Water temps peak at 24.9°C, air temps average 25.1°C, and precipitation is low at 0.8mm/day. If you are in Tuscany this month, pack a foamie and a good book.
Average Spot conditions at L'Ideale in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at L'Ideale 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 L'Ideale for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at L'Ideale 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 L'Ideale.