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Conditions at El Transito in August
August: Mid-Winter Swell With Tropical Flavor
August remains in the top-tier category. Average swell height is 4.3ft (1.3m), period is 13.5s, and ideal wind windows stay high at 69%. The direction profile is nearly perfect for El Transito: SSW at 66.5% and SW at 8.2% combine for 74.7%, with S adding 22.7%. The 3.3-4.9ft (1-1.5m) range dominates, while 11.5% of the energy is in the 4.9-6.6ft (1.5-2m) firing range and a few waves reach 6.6-8.2ft (2-2.5m). ENE trade winds are back up to 32.8% but remain lighter than winter, and the 69% ideal-wind score means many clean sessions. Water temp peaks at 29.4°C. Rain is present but not as heavy as September and October. August combines size, power, and clean windows.
Average Spot conditions at El Transito in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Transito 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 El Transito for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Transito 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 El Transito.