Conditions at Cantinho da Baia in August
August: Summer Doldrums
August remains locked in the summer pattern. The average swell is 1.5m (4.9ft) at 9.0s, with the direction split between NW (34.0%) and NNW (48.3%). On the bright side, the northwesterly groundswell can still wrap into the bay, but the size is limited and the period is short. Winds are again dominated by the NNW at 60.5%, while the offshore E/ESE/SE/SSE quadrant is nearly absent, leaving only 5% of the month with ideal surfing conditions. Water temperature peaks for the year at 18.5°C and the air is warm, but wave quality is at a seasonal low. For dedicated surfers, August is about snatching small, clean windows between onshore pulses; for everyone else, it is a chance to appreciate the coastline without the crowds.
Average Spot conditions at Cantinho da Baia in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cantinho da Baia 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 Cantinho da Baia for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cantinho da Baia 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 Cantinho da Baia.