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Conditions at Chicama in August
August: Strongest Trades and Full Winter Swell
August represents the bottom of the consistency curve, with ideal conditions at 57 percent. The winds are split almost evenly between SSE (48.6%) and S (50.3%), and the trade wind is highly active in the 20-30kph range. Nonetheless, swell energy remains robust at 1.8m (6ft) average with a 12.9-second period. SSW contributes 62.1 percent of wave energy, S contributes 33.5 percent, and there is a healthy mix of 1.5-2m and 2-2.5m waves.
The point still breaks, but it is often sectiony and texturized by the trades. Patience is key. Water temperature reaches its annual minimum at 17.6°C, air temperatures sit at 19.8°C, and precipitation is almost non-existent. For the dedicated surfer, August's early-morning windows can offer powerful and relatively clean waves, but the overall quality is lower than the summer months.
Average Spot conditions at Chicama in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Chicama 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 Chicama for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Chicama 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 Chicama.