Conditions at Albufeira in August
August: Flat Summer, Warm Water, Few Exceptions
August mirrors July: average swell height remains 0.5m (1.5-2ft), period is 6.8s, and ideal wind is a year-low 10%. The swell distribution is concentrated in W (19.6%), WNW (30.7%) and NW (20.5%), almost entirely below 1m (3ft). The S/SW directions total just over 3%, so Albufeira is starved of the swell angles that make it shine. Wind is again dominated by NNW (33.3%) and NW (15.8%), providing offshore texture. Water temperature peaks at 20.1°C, air averages 23.6°C, rain is 0.10mm/day - pure Mediterranean summer. If you are in the water, it is likely on a longboard in ankle-to-knee-high leftovers. The first autumn lows in late August are the only hope for a sneakable pulse.
Average Spot conditions at Albufeira in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Albufeira 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 Albufeira for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Albufeira 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 Albufeira.