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Conditions at Playa Norte in August
August: Consistent Swell, Consistent Southerly Wind
August holds the winter line with an average swell of 1.9m (6.2ft) and a solid 13-second period. The S and SSW combination dominates the swell window, providing plenty of power for Playa Norte's west-southwest-facing beach. Only a small slice of SW swell mixes in. The wind story remains the same: S (38.4%) and SSW (37.9%) make up over three-quarters of the observations, with ideal offshore winds only 1% of the time. Water temperatures bottom out at 15.5°C and air temps hold at 16.8°C. If you get a dawn patrol with light winds, it can be magical, but those opportunities are rare.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Norte in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Norte 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 Playa Norte for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Norte 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 Playa Norte.