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Conditions at Escolleras in August
August: Hurricane Season Peaks
August is peak hurricane season in the eastern Pacific, and Escolleras is in the firing line for long-period S/SW swell. Average height sits at 1.5m, with SSW (72%) and S (21%) producing the vast majority of waves. The 5-8ft category is well represented and there is more 6-8ft action than in July. Ideal wind remains modest at 43%, and SE/ESE winds are common, pumping tropical moisture and bumpy texture into the line-up. Rain is the highest so far at 7.51mm/day, and water temperature peaks at 30.8°C. Yet this is also the month when a well-timed hurricane swell can produce heavy, grinding barrels - if you can find a clean offshore window.
Average Spot conditions at Escolleras in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Escolleras 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 Escolleras for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Escolleras 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 Escolleras.