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Conditions at Todos Santos in August
August: Minimum Swell, Maximum Northwesterly Gusts
August is typically the smallest month of the year at Todos Santos, with an average swell height of just 1.2m (3.9ft) at 12.9s. Swell direction is dominated by WSW (36.2%) and SW (23.2%), with W (28.8%) still in the mix. The energy is overwhelmingly 1-1.5m (3-5ft), offering only soft, weak lines. The ideal wind frequency remains pitiful at 1%, and NW wind hits its annual peak at 48.3% - over 10% higher than any other month. That relentless northwesterly hammer, often 10-20kph and gusting to 30kph, stacks the ocean into irregular, choppy peaks. Water temp reaches 18.6°C with air at 23.1°C, making it feel like summer - but the surf resembles a washing machine. Skip the board; grab the snorkel.
Average Spot conditions at Todos Santos in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Todos Santos 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 Todos Santos for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Todos Santos 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 Todos Santos.