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Conditions at Playa Cambutal in August
August: Heavy SSW/SW Swell and Peak Wet-Season Wind Stress
August is a month of contrasts at Playa Cambutal. The swell statistics still look excellent: average height 1.4m (4.6ft), period 13.6s, and 99.7% of the swell arriving from SSW and SW. There is plenty of 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) energy in the mix, so the Pacific is far from flat. But the wind statistics are ugly for a south-facing spot. W and WSW winds combine for 45.5% of the observations, with WNW adding another 12.1%. Ideal surf wind drops to 38%, and true offshore flow from the N-NNE quadrant is only around 10%.
Rainfall peaks near 9.73mm/day and water temperature holds at 28.5°C. Expect a lot of blown-out, bumpy days, but also the occasional clean dawn patrol when an early land breeze or dying tropical wave gives the swell a chance to show its considerable power.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Cambutal in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Cambutal 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 Cambutal for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Cambutal 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 Cambutal.