Conditions at Finnimas in August
August: The Swell Direction Gets It Right
August at Finnimas is defined by a beautifully aligned swell direction. The combined SE-SSW sector holds a massive 73.8% of the wave energy, with S at 31.3%, SSW at 38.1% and SSE at 4.4%. The average height is 1.4m (4.6ft) and the period remains a long 12.1s. This is prime south-swell ground zero. The wind is still the deciding factor though. Ideal wind is 35%, and while westerly winds (W 17.1%, WSW 16.7%, WNW 14.4%) still dominate, there are more intervals of NW and NNW than earlier in the season. These windows produce peaky, powerful reef waves with long walls and barrels on the take-off. Water temperature is 29.3°C, air temp 27.6°C, and rainfall is 5.83mm/day. August rewards patience - picking the right tide and wind window leads to sessions that rival March.
Average Spot conditions at Finnimas in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Finnimas 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 Finnimas for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Finnimas 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 Finnimas.