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Conditions at Playa Lagarto in August
August: Consistent Clean Windows and Solid SSW Energy
August continues the prime season with SSW at 93.6%, SW at 5.3%, and an average period of 13.5s. Ideal wind conditions rise to 71%, making this one of the cleanest months on the calendar. The wind distribution shows WSW (11.3%), SW (11.3%), and W (7.7%) as major contributors, giving Playa Lagarto plenty of offshore/cross-offshore flow. Swell heights remain in the fun-size zone: 39.7% at 0.5-1m, 49.9% at 1-1.5m, and 3.9% at 1.5-2m. Average air temperature is 26.8°C, water temperature hits 29.0°C, and rainfall is 9.51mm/day. This is a no-brainer month for clean, long-period surf.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Lagarto in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Lagarto 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 Lagarto for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Lagarto 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 Lagarto.