Conditions at Fonte da Telha in August
August: Warm Water, Waiting Game
August is the warmest month at Fonte da Telha and still locked deep in the summer pattern. The average swell height is 1.0m (3ft) and the average period is 9.1s - only a fraction better than July. NW swell dominates at 66.2%, with WNW at 24.4% and pure W at just 3.8%. The wind distribution remains summer-like, too: NNW blows 53% of the time, and ideal offshore flow is only 13% of the time. Yet the subtle increase in wave period compared with July is the first hint that autumn is approaching. Early mornings and any late-summer westerly swell pulse can produce surprisingly fun waves for this time of year. Water temperature peaks at 18.3°C, rain is negligible at 0.18 mm/day, and warm air makes even small sessions enjoyable. August rewards patience and a positive attitude.
Average Spot conditions at Fonte da Telha in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Fonte da Telha 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 Fonte da Telha for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Fonte da Telha 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 Fonte da Telha.