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Conditions at Playa Colorado in August
August: The Hurricane Season Boost
August fires back with the peak of eastern Pacific tropical cyclone season. Average period is a strong 12.8s and ideal wind climbs back to 28%. SSW and SW swells again dominate, with SSW at 33% and SW at 23%, while S provides another 11%. Wave heights stay around 1.3m (4.3ft), but tropical systems can easily push in bigger energy over a few days. ENE winds blow 56% and E 16%, mostly moderate, so mornings are often clean. With water at 29.1°C, air at 28.2°C, and 4.59 mm/day of rain, August is warm, active, and well worth the humidity.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Colorado in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Colorado 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 Playa Colorado for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Colorado 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 Playa Colorado.