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Conditions at Punta Miramar in August
August: Warm Water and Consistent Groundswell
August is a champion month in Central America, and Punta Miramar is no exception. Average height sits at 1.3m (4ft), period at 13.5s, and the swell mix is excellent: SSW 66.5%, SW 8.2%, S 22.7%. Optimal SSW/SW/WSW directions account for roughly 75% of the energy, and the 1.5-2.0m class is well represented across SSW and SW. Wind remains predominantly offshore, with ENE 34.1%, E 23.7% and NE 5.3%, giving an ideal wind score of 71%. The ocean is at its warmest with 29.6°C water, air at 28.5°C, and rainfall at 5.59mm/day. It is warm, tropical and frequently firing in manageable, rippable sizes - a top-tier month for a surf trip.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Miramar in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Miramar 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 Punta Miramar for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Miramar 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 Punta Miramar.