Conditions at Paul do Mar in August
August: Cleanest Small Waves of the Year
August is arguably the prettiest month for small-wave surfing at Paul do Mar. The average height is the same 1.4m (4.5ft) as July, and the period creeps up just slightly to 9.1s. Directionally, NNW (33.5%) and NNE (33%) share the load, with N at 18% - again, not the ideal SSW/SW/W swell angle, but at least consistent. The standout feature is wind purity: offshore conditions blow 55% of the time from the NNE/NE quadrant, the highest offshore frequency of the entire year. With water temps peaking at 23.2°C, air temps at 22.6°C (20.4-25.8°C) and only 0.19mm/day of rain, it is a delight to be in the water. This is a friendly, mellow month of 2-4ft (0.6-1.2m) surf, made for logging and groveling rather than charging.
Average Spot conditions at Paul do Mar in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Paul do Mar 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 Paul do Mar for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Paul do Mar 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 Paul do Mar.