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Conditions at Manzanillo in August
August: Solid South Swell, Trades Holding
August brings another uptick in south swell quality. SSW accounts for 32.6 percent and SW for 22.8 percent, with favorable WSW at 1.2 percent. Periods hold at 12.8 seconds, so the swell is powerful and organized. The majority of the south energy is in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range, but 1.5-2m (5-7ft) pulses appear from both SSW (1.6 percent) and SW (1.4 percent), with 1.5-2m ESE/SE windswell also present. Wind conditions improve from July, with ideal offshore wind at 23 percent. ENE still blows 64.2 percent of the time, but more of it falls in the moderate 20-30kph range, leaving more rideable windows. As tropical cyclone activity in the Eastern Pacific starts to pick up, the occasional WSW wrap can add some extra juice. Expect air temperatures around 28.2°C, rainfall near 4.59 mm/day and water temperature at a sizzling 29.1°C.
Average Spot conditions at Manzanillo in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Manzanillo 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 Manzanillo for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Manzanillo 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 Manzanillo.