Conditions at Mareta in August
August: The Last Gasp of Summer Lull
August is statistically nearly identical to July, with 4-5ft (1.4m) average swell and 8.7s period. NW (47.2%) and NNW (41.4%) combine for almost 90% of all swell, leaving few good angles for this south-facing beach. The wind regime remains strongly offshore from the NNW (65.4%) and NW (12.7%), giving clean but often gutless conditions; ideal wind improves slightly to 25%. Water temp peaks at 18.9°C, air at 21.8°C, and rain is almost nonexistent. For surfers, August is about patience - score a better-period SSW pulse and you'll find a few fun waves, but you'll likely spend more time floating than surfing.
Average Spot conditions at Mareta in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mareta 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 Mareta for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mareta 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 Mareta.