Conditions at Leja da Palmeira in August
August: A Faint Pulse in the Summer Doldrums
August is a carbon copy of July in many ways, although the data shows the first faint signs of the ocean waking up. The average swell height remains at 4.5ft (1.4m), but the period ticks up slightly to 8.9s. The swell direction is again dominated by NW at 45.9 percent and NNW at 28.5 percent, with WNW at 18.3 percent filling out the wave rose. The persistent summer northerly wind remains the main problem: NNW wind is 42.2 percent, NW wind is 16.1 percent, and ideal offshore windows are still scarce at 16 percent. Yet August can occasionally surprise with a larger NW groundswell and a glassy dawn, especially as the first Atlantic lows of the season begin to develop toward the end of the month. With air temperatures around 20.4°C, rain at 0.75 mm/day and water temperature at 16.9°C, the beach is crowded but the surf is still mostly small. Keep the fire alive - bigger days are just weeks away.
Average Spot conditions at Leja da Palmeira in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Leja da Palmeira 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 Leja da Palmeira for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Leja da Palmeira 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 Leja da Palmeira.