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Conditions at Playa Las Bovedas in August
August: The Year's Best Odds
August is the statistical peak for quality small-wave surf at Las Bovedas. Ideal offshore wind hits its annual high of 22%, anchored by a strong NW (29.2%) and WNW (15.4%) presence. The swell is still almost entirely SSW at 99.3%, but 32.4% of it falls in the 1.6-3.3ft (0.5-1m) range - one of the highest totals of the year. The average period is 11.1s and the average height is 1.6ft (0.5m). Air temperature averages 27.0°C, water temp sits at 29.2°C, and rainfall is 6.68 mm/day. For a spot with a low overall wave climate, August offers the best blend of clean, offshore wind and fun-sized surf.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Las Bovedas in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Las Bovedas 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 Las Bovedas for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Las Bovedas 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 Las Bovedas.