Conditions at Taghazout in August
August: More of the Midsummer Groove
August is almost a carbon copy of July. Average swell height is 1.6m (5.2ft), period 8.2s, and the NNW quadrant supplies 93.8% of all energy. The west and northwest windows are essentially absent. While the average height looks acceptable on paper, the short period and northerly direction rob the swell of power by the time it wraps into the southwestern-facing bay.
Ideal wind holds at 52%, the best of the summer. The NE/E offshore flow (NE 3.7%, ENE 2.4%, E 2.0%, NNE 7.0%) combines with lighter NNW morning winds to deliver clean, groomed conditions. Afternoon sea breezes and the persistent NW/NNW trade (NW 22.9%, NNW 37.5%) can stir things up, but the mornings always have redeeming value.
Weather-wise, August is warm and dry: mean air temperature 23.4°C (max 35.6°C), precipitation 0.14mm/day, and sea temperature peaking at 18.1°C. It is the quintessential summer session for locals and holiday surfers alike.
Average Spot conditions at Taghazout in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Taghazout 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 Taghazout for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Taghazout 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 Taghazout.