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Conditions at Isla Chepillo in August
August: A Step Toward More Rideable Waves
August is one of the stronger months of the wet season for Isla Chepillo. Average swell height remains at 0.4m (1.3ft), but 13.9% of waves now reach 0.5-1m (1.5-3.3ft), and a tiny 0.1% push into the 1-1.5m (3.3-5ft) range. The direction is almost pure SSW at 99.7%, exactly in the optimal window for the southwest-facing beach. However, the period continues to shorten to 8.8s, keeping the swell in the average, punchy category. Wind is the usual wet-season mix: south/southwest winds total 27.3%, while offshore N/NNE flow drops to 16%. The persistent SSW swell is the main story, but it is often accompanied by onshore breeze and bump. Ideal surfing conditions sit at just 3%. Air temps average 27.0°C, rain totals 6.68mm/day, and water temperature stays warm at 29.1°C.
Average Spot conditions at Isla Chepillo in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Isla Chepillo 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 Isla Chepillo for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Isla Chepillo 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 Isla Chepillo.