Conditions at Sidi Kaouki in August
August: Summer Sigh
August remains locked in the summer pattern, with average swell height at 1.6m (5ft) and period nudging up slightly to 8.1s. The swell rose is even more extreme, with 87.2% of energy coming from the NNW and 8.7% from N, leaving almost nothing else. Ideal wind percentages improve slightly to 27%, thanks to a few lighter offshore mornings, but the NNE trade still dominates at 48.6%. Water temps peak at 19.1°C (66°F) and air temps reach 22.2°C (72°F), the warmest of the year. The surf is similar to July: weak, choppy, and often messy. However, the subtle uptick in period (8.1s vs 7.6s) and a slightly higher ideal wind percentage mean the odd dawn patrol can catch a salvageable, clean waist-high wave before the breeze kicks on.
Average Spot conditions at Sidi Kaouki in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sidi Kaouki 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 Sidi Kaouki for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sidi Kaouki 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 Sidi Kaouki.