Conditions at Canide Norte in August
August: Summer Doldrums - Waiting for the Westerly Windows
August is very similar to July. The average swell remains at 0.9m (3.0ft) and period at 9.0s, with a dominant NW (51.0%) and WNW (40.2%) mix. Most swells stay in the 0.5-1.5m (1.6-4.9ft) category, meaning small, fun, but underpowered waves. Ideal wind frequency ticks up only slightly to 12%, and NNW winds still dominate at 45.8%, maintaining the summer pattern of bumpy afternoons. However, late August often brings the first hints of autumn: a few longer-period W swells sneak in, and the likelihood of a light offshore easterly increases. When those align, it can be a surprisingly clean longboard session. Water temp peaks at 16.9°C, air temp averages 20.4°C, and precipitation is 0.75mm/day. Patience is the tool of the trade.
Average Spot conditions at Canide Norte in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Canide 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 Canide Norte for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Canide 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 Canide Norte.