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Conditions at Punta Brava in August
August: Heavy Water, Onshore Flow
August serves up slightly more size but even less clean time. The average swell remains at 1.0m (3.3ft), and the SSW/SW combination delivers a healthy dose of 1-1.5m (3.3-5ft) waves - 37.0% from SSW and 2.2% from SW. The average period of 13.3s keeps the energy organized and powerful as it hits the reefs and sand of Punta Brava. Yet the wind regime is punishing: W at 20.3%, WSW at 19.2%, and WNW at 17.2% combine to make a bumpy, lumpy surface for the majority of the month. Ideal wind conditions are found only 22% of the time, primarily in short, pre-dawn windows or during pressure changes. August is also one of the wettest months with 9.19 mm/day of precipitation, keeping rivers filled and the lowlands lush. If you're chasing size, this is the season; if you're chasing clean waves, patience and flexibility are the keys to scoring.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Brava in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Brava 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 Punta Brava for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Brava 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 Punta Brava.