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Conditions at Barra de Potosi in August
August: Warm Water and Powerful Southern Swell
August is right there with June for the biggest average swell of the year, coming in at 4.9ft (1.5m) and 13.3 seconds. The direction profile is familiar: SSW at 71%, S at 21% and SW at 6%. The height distribution favours solid surf, with 75% of waves in the 3-6.5ft (1-2m) zone, and a small but meaningful percentage reaching 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m). Ideal wind sits at 44%, continuing the summer trend of more workable conditions. This is the wettest month, with 7.53 mm/day of precipitation, and the water is at its warmest for the year at 30.8°C. Air temperatures average 25.9°C. Expect tropical, humid conditions and some stormy days, but the swell will be there.
Average Spot conditions at Barra de Potosi in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Barra de Potosi 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 Barra de Potosi for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Barra de Potosi 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 Barra de Potosi.