Conditions at Las Salinas in August
August: The Dog Days Drift Toward Autumn
August looks very similar to July on paper, with a couple of small upgrades. Average wave height is 1.3m (4ft), the period is 8.1s, and ideal wind conditions are still poor at just 7%. The swell remains locked in the northern quadrant: N 46.1%, NNW 39.0% and NNE 14.7%. Wind is offshore and strong - NNE 38.7%, N 31.5%, NNW 26.6% - but again, the 20-40kph trades often tear the surfaces up. The ocean starts to stir slightly toward the end of the month as the first hint of autumn reaches the Atlantic, but for now the surf is marginal. Warm water at 22.4°C and air temperatures of 22.8°C keep things pleasant between sessions, and rain remains negligible at 0.07mm/day. Keep the groveller waxed, but don't expect much beyond small, punchy beach breaks.
Average Spot conditions at Las Salinas in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Las Salinas 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 Las Salinas for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Las Salinas 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 Las Salinas.