Conditions at Odeceixe in August
August: Frustrating Summer Swell
August remains stuck in the summer pattern. Average swell height holds at 1.4m (4.6ft) with an average period of 8.9s. The swell distribution is even more NW-dominated than July: NW 59.0%, NNW 29.7% and WNW 8.9%, mostly in the small-to-marginal wave heights of 0.5-1.5m (2-5ft).
Ideal wind is only 10%, with NNW winds continuing to dominate at 43.9% and NW at 20.4%. The persistent summer northerlies are effectively windswell producers, but for a beach facing WNW they are also onshore and cross-shore, so quality is at a premium. It is the warmest water of the year at 17.9°C, air averages 23.1°C, and rain is just 0.11mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Odeceixe in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Odeceixe 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 Odeceixe for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Odeceixe 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 Odeceixe.