Conditions at Luz in August
August: The Flatline Month
August looks very similar to July, with a slight improvement in period to 8.7s but the same average height of 4-5ft (1.4m). The swell rose is dominated by NW (47.2%) and NNW (41.4%), and the optimal SE/S combination is just 0.3% - essentially nil. The good news is that the offshore N/NNW wind machine remains strong (75.8% of wind directions; ideal 34% of the time), preserving surface texture when any wave manages to sneak in. But the reality is a micro- to small-wave month at Luz. Water temperatures peak at 19.1°C, air at 21.8°C, and precipitation is nearly nonexistent (0.10 mm/day). If you're chasing waves, this is one of the most challenging months of the year on the south Algarve; if you're learning to surf, it's perfect, with soft whitewash and sunny skies.
Average Spot conditions at Luz in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Luz 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 Luz for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Luz 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 Luz.