Conditions at Larido in August
August: Warmest Water, Smallest Waves
August is equally small on the wave-height scale, with an average of 0.8m (2-3ft) and a period of 7.3s. The swell directions are glued to the NW half of the compass: WNW at 31.8%, NW at 25.2%, and NNW at 20.9%. This persistent NW windswell actually delivers a more consistent number of ridable, gutless waves than you might think. Wind statistics favour clean surfaces again, with NNE at 26.0% and NE at 12.6% - the ideal-surf score climbs to 39%. Water temperature is at its highest for the year at 17.0°C, air temp averages 18.6°C, and it's the driest month after June with just 1.37mm/day. For tourists, August is perfect; for dedicated surfers, it's a time to enjoy the water temperature and seize the occasional bigger windswell.
Average Spot conditions at Larido in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Larido 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 Larido for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Larido 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 Larido.