Conditions at Moledo do Minho in August
August: Late Summer Sustained North Swell
August behaves like a slightly better version of July. Average height is still 4-5ft (1.2-1.4m) and period is 9.0s, but a lopsided NW/NNW windswell regime makes for more consistent waves, with NW the leading direction at 39.6%, NNW at 32.4% and WNW at 18.9%. This gives Moledo a steadier supply of 3-6ft (1-2m) peaks, especially when the synoptic setup creates a stronger Atlantic fetch north of the Azores. It is not powerful groundswell, but it is surfable almost every day.
Ideal winds move up slightly to 27%, though the pattern remains stubbornly north. NNW winds still hold 33.9% of the sample, NW 13.2% and N 8.8%, so summer onshores are still common. On the plus side, water temp is at its yearly peak around 16.8C, air averages 20.7C, and rain is only 1.1mm/day. Throw on the 3/2mm and hunt the protected corners when the wind swings offshore.
Average Spot conditions at Moledo do Minho in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Moledo do Minho 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 Moledo do Minho for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Moledo do Minho 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 Moledo do Minho.