Conditions at Tavira in August
August: The Flattest Month
August wins the trophy for Tavira's smallest surf. Average swell height bottoms out at 1ft (0.4m), the period is only 4.7 seconds, and the ideal wind share hits the annual minimum of 6%. The W and WSW swell directions are still prominent, combining for over 39% of observations, but virtually the entire spectrum is micro - 0-1.5ft (0-0.5m) and 1.5-3ft (0.5-1m). SE swell sits at 13.8% but is short-period and unappealing. NNW winds make up 23.4% of the wind field, giving plenty of empty, clean ocean - an almost surreal sight for a surfer. Water temp peaks at 21.0°C and the air averages 24.1°C with almost no rain. August is a good time for a beach holiday, but if you are chasing waves, look north or wait for September's first glimmers.
Average Spot conditions at Tavira in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tavira 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 Tavira for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tavira 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 Tavira.