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Conditions at Cerro Azul in August
August: Winter Storms Still Running Hard
August shows no signs of weakness. The average wave height holds at 7ft (2.1m) with a 13.0s period, keeping Cerro Azul in a constant state of long-period groundswell. SSW swell still dominates at 54.7%, while S swell makes a major contribution at 25.2%. Around 41% of the month runs in the 5-7ft (1.5-2m) range and 33% in the 7-8ft (2-2.5m) range, with a solid chunk exceeding 8ft (2.5m). The bathymetry is working overtime.
Winds remain favorable, with S (50.8%) and SSW (44.1%) combining to keep the surf clean and offshore. The ideal-wind score is 94%, just a touch lower than mid-winter but still exceptionally high. Water temperature drops to 15.5°C, one of the coldest readings of the year, while air temperatures average 17.1°C. August is a heavy, consistent month for experienced surfers chasing winter groundswell.
Average Spot conditions at Cerro Azul in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cerro Azul 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 Cerro Azul for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cerro Azul 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 Cerro Azul.