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Conditions at El Huayaco in August
August: Powerful SSW Groundswell and Peak Coastal Wind
August is the peak of the coastal wind season and one of the most challenging months at El Huayaco. Swell remains sizable, averaging 6ft (1.9m) at 13.0s, with 70.8 percent from SSW, 16.9 percent from S, and 3.9 percent from SW. The 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) band is the most common, so the ocean is never short of power.
But the South Pacific High is at its strongest, pressing S and SSW winds into the coast for 93.2 percent of the time, and the onshore total approaches 100 percent. Over 90 percent of the wind blows at 10-20kph, making glassy conditions extremely rare. Air temperature is at its coolest with a 16.8°C average, and water temperature bottoms out at 15.5°C. August is for heavy, testing surf with plenty of current and lump - not a beginner-friendly month.
Average Spot conditions at El Huayaco in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Huayaco 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 El Huayaco for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Huayaco 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 El Huayaco.