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Conditions at Playa Los Destiladeros in August
August: Reliable SSW Swell, Slightly Less Wind
August keeps the SSW swell machine running at 93.6%, with a near-even split between 2-3ft (0.5-1m) and 3-5ft (1-1.5m) waves. The average period remains a strong 13.5s, giving the surf plenty of power. Ideal offshore wind drops slightly to 55%, still excellent, but the wind rose shows a rise in SW (11.3%) and WSW (11.3%) flow, which can put a sideshore/onshore bump on the surface during the wet season. Rain remains significant at 9.51mm/day, and water temperature is at its warmest of the year, 29.1°C. Early mornings with NNW/NNE flow are the clear winner in August; the ocean will be full and consistent, but you have to beat the afternoon tropical convection and sea breeze for the cleanest waves.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Los Destiladeros in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Los Destiladeros 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 Los Destiladeros for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Los Destiladeros 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 Los Destiladeros.