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Conditions at Playa Guanico in August
August: More SW Character and Persistent Breeze
August serves up nearly identical average height (4.6ft / 1.4m) and period (13.6s), but the swell character shifts further toward the southwest: SSW supplies 71 percent and SW is now 29 percent. That brings a more angled, often heavier wave to the beach. The wind signal is the biggest issue-W (25 percent) and WSW (21 percent) dominate, and ideal wind drops to 47 percent. Rain remains heavy at 9.73mm/day, with air 26.7°C and water 28.4°C. When the synoptic pattern shifts and a north wind disrupts the westerly flow, Playa Guanico can go off.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Guanico in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Guanico 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 Guanico for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Guanico 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 Guanico.