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Conditions at El Paso in August
August: Same Power, Same Onshore Pressure
August is almost a carbon copy of July in terms of raw swell output: 1.9m (6ft) on average, 13.0s period, and 71% of energy from the SSW with 17% from the S. The height distribution remains remarkably consistent, with 38% of waves in the 1.5-2m (5-7ft) range and 20% in the 2-2.5m (6-8ft) range. This is a month of consistent, groundswell-driven surf.
The wind pattern is the limiting factor, exactly as in July. Ideal offshore flow is just 1%, and the S/SSW/SW sectors account for over 90% of the wind observations. The strong South Pacific High keeps a light-to-moderate southerly airflow over the water for most of the day. Water temperature reaches its annual minimum at 15.5°C, with air temperatures averaging 16.8°C. Look for the briefest of windows around sunrise or during a weakening of the coastal pressure gradient.
Average Spot conditions at El Paso in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at El Paso 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 Paso for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at El Paso 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 Paso.