Conditions at Tifnit in August
August: Still Wrapped in the Trade-Wind Rut
August brings no let-up in the summer pattern. The average swell height dips to around 4.5ft (1.4m), the smallest average of the year, while the average period remains at a marginal 8.4 seconds. The swell window is again almost entirely NNW, coming in at 94.9 percent, with NW only 3.9 percent. These short-period waves can be fun on a longboard if the wind cooperates, but it rarely does: ideal wind conditions are present just 6 percent of the time. WNW remains the dominant wind direction at 33.5 percent, NW contributes 18.2 percent, and W adds 18.1 percent, making the surf lumpy and sectiony for most of the month. The ocean is at its warmest for the year at 19.2°C, air temperatures average 27.5°C, and precipitation is negligible. Early mornings are the best bet, especially if the outflow from the Sahara can produce a brief offshore E to SE breeze. Otherwise, August is a low-quality, small-swell month for Tifnit.
Average Spot conditions at Tifnit in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tifnit 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 Tifnit for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tifnit 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 Tifnit.