Conditions at Oualidia in August
August: Late Summer Lull
August remains in the low season, but there is a slight shift in energy. Average swell height is in the 4-5ft (1.2-1.5m) range, period is 8.8s, and the swell direction continues to pour in from the NNW (88%) and NW (10%). The short-period nature means the waves are more punchy than powerful, with fun-size conditions on the better days.
The offshore wind window is still minimal - just 3% ideal. NNE trades blow 48% of the time, keeping the surface lumpy and the rips strong. The saving grace is the warm water at 20.6°C and air temps peaking at 25.6°C, making for excellent beach days, if not excellent surf days. Precipitation is negligible at 0.08 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Oualidia in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Oualidia 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 Oualidia for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Oualidia 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 Oualidia.