Conditions at Gaztetape in August
August: More of the Same
August is essentially a rerun of July. Average swell remains at 1.0m (3ft) with a 9.2s period. The swell direction is once again overwhelmingly NW (65%) and WNW (16%), but heights are contained to the 0.5-1.5m (1.5-5ft) range, with occasional 1.5-2m (5-6ft) sets. Ideal wind nudges up to 21%, but the dominant wind story is the summer sea breeze: NNW (17%) and NNE (13%) regularly destroy the surface texture. It's small, it's weak, and onshore winds are the norm. Use August for those longboarding sessions at dawn before the breeze fills in.
Air temps peak at 21.1°C, water at 22.5°C - the warmest of the year. Rainfall is lowest at 1.40 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Gaztetape in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Gaztetape 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 Gaztetape for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Gaztetape 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 Gaztetape.