Conditions at Barbate in August
August: Waiting for the First Whiff of Autumn
August mirrors July in size-average swell height 0.8m (2.6ft) and period 7.2s-but there is a subtle shift in the air. The first tentative Atlantic lows begin to bubble up, and the W/NW windswell becomes slightly better organized. Still, the swell window that matters for Barbate from the southern quadrant remains almost absent, so surf quality stays poor. The Levante still rules: E/ESE winds account for over 35% of the wind distribution, while ideal offshore north winds are limited to 23% of the time. Water temperature peaks at 20.6°C, air averages 23.8°C, and rainfall is a negligible 0.09 mm/day. Small, weak WNW swell and morning glass-offs can provide the occasional longboard session, but most of the action will be on the beach, not in it.
Average Spot conditions at Barbate in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Barbate 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 Barbate for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Barbate 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 Barbate.