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Conditions at Penascal in August
August: Maximum Size, Maximum Wind Stress
August is statistically the most wind-affected month of the year. Average swell height is still 1.9m (6.2ft), with a solid 13.0s period, and the SSW share is 70.8% while S swell contributes 16.9%. The wave height distribution remains juicy: 48.6% in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) band and 26.9% in the 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft) band. But the wind rose is a red flag. SSW (50.5%) is the single most common wind direction, S (42.7%) is close behind, and the wind is funneling down the coast at 10-20kph most of the time. Ideal offshore wind sits at 0%. The ocean temperature bottoms out near 15.5°C and air temperatures average just 16.8°C. Surfers willing to wrestle the stormy texture will find plenty of power, but groomed conditions are exceptionally rare.
Average Spot conditions at Penascal in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Penascal 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 Penascal for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Penascal 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 Penascal.