Conditions at Getxo in August
August: Warm Water, Small Waves
August keeps the summer lull going, though the ocean stirs slightly more than July. Average height remains at 3.3ft (1.0m) and period climbs back to 9.2s. NW swells still rule with 59.7% of the direction distribution, while NNW accounts for 24.2% and WNW for 9.0%. The extra few tenths of a second in period help iron out some of the July mush, but it is still small. Ideal wind rises a bit to 39%, helping morning sessions deliver clean, glassy, rippable micro-waves. Water temperature peaks for the year at 22.2°C, air averages 21.1°C, and rainfall is minimal at 1.23mm/day. It is the warmest water of the year, and the beach breaks are best suited to high-volume boards and small-wave carves.
Average Spot conditions at Getxo in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Getxo 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 Getxo for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Getxo 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 Getxo.