Conditions at Seccheto in August
August: The Flattest Month
August is the absolute flatline of Seccheto's surf calendar. The average swell height bottoms out at 0.4m and the average period at 3.9s - the lowest of the entire year. While the SSE (12.6%), S (10.8%) and SSW (8.3%) directions still combine for 31.7%, almost all of it sits in the 0-0.5m category. The wind patterns are stuck in a summer rut: NNW (22.9%) and NW (12.6%) blow offshore, but the SE (7.3%) and SSE (12.6%) sea breezes often taint the water in the afternoon. Water temperature peaks at 25.3°C, and air temp averages 25.1°C. You'll need a magic carpet to surf; most locals are wisely on holiday or paddleboarding.
Average Spot conditions at Seccheto in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Seccheto 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 Seccheto for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Seccheto 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 Seccheto.