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Conditions at Caballeros in August
August: Maximum Winter Momentum
August is the heart of the Peruvian winter, and Caballeros is fully exposed to the Southern Ocean's fury. Average swell height holds at 1.9m (6.2ft) and the period is 13.0s. The swell direction remains dominated by SSW at 70.8%, with due S at 16.9% and SW at 3.9%. Around 76% of all waves measure 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft), and the 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) class is a solid 27% of the total. This is consistent, powerful, firing-type surf.
Wind is the main obstacle. S blows 38.4%, SSW 37.9%, and SW 14.3%, while ideal offshore wind is just 2% - one of the lowest of the year. The persistent southern flow is a product of the South Pacific High sitting strong in its winter position. Water temperature bottoms out at 15.5°C, air temp averages 16.8°C, and precipitation is nil. This is one of the least user-friendly months from a surface-condition standpoint, but the swell is magnificent for those who are willing to sit out the lump and wait for a lull.
Average Spot conditions at Caballeros in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Caballeros 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 Caballeros for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Caballeros 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 Caballeros.