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Conditions at Salina Cruz in August
August: Southern Swell Holds Firm
August is another excellent summer month. The S/SSW combination totals over 64% of the swell distribution, with S at 30.5% and SSW at 34.0%. Average heights sit at 1.5m (5ft) with a long 12.4s period. Ideal wind is high at 48%, and the wind pattern remains dominated by N-NNE-NNW flow, which keeps the surface textured but often workable. Rain is more present at 6.28mm/day, typical of the tropical wet season, while water temperature peaks at 30.8°C and air temperature averages 28.3°C. Expect punchy, long-period surf and warm-water sessions with periodic stormy intervals.
Average Spot conditions at Salina Cruz in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Salina Cruz 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 Salina Cruz for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Salina Cruz 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 Salina Cruz.