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Conditions at Playa Serena in August
August: Late-Summer Stability
August keeps the south swell machine running. SSW supplies 88.2% of the wave energy, with SW adding 8.9%, and average height stays at 0.7m (2.3ft). Period is 11.0s, still inside the long-period swell bracket. Ideal wind frequency remains high at 72%, with NNW at 31.3% and NW at 17.1% providing offshore grooming, although SW/WSW breezes begin to make more frequent afternoon appearances. Water temperature is a balmy 29.4°C, air temperature 26.3°C and rainfall averages 7.74mm/day. August is very similar to July but with a touch more wind variability. Expect plenty of clean 2-4ft (0.6-1.2m) mornings and the occasional slightly larger SSW pulse.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Serena in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Serena 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 Serena for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Serena 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 Serena.