Conditions at Mekakoz in August
August: The Summer Stone Soup
August remains locked in the summer doldrums, with an average swell height of 3.3ft (1.0m) and a mean period of 9.2s. The wave direction is incredibly consistent - NW brings 59.7% of the energy and NNW another 24.2% - but the open Atlantic simply isn't generating the storm swell that Mekakoz needs. Most days feature a bumpy mix of windswell and small, short-period groundswell. Wind conditions are slightly more balanced than July, but still poor: the ideal offshore quadrant (S, SSW, SW, WSW) covers just 7% of the wind rose, while the onshore NW/WNW/NNW block totals around 39%. Still, the tail end of the month brings glimmers of hope. The average air temperature hits 21.1°C, the sea peaks at 22.2°C, and some of the first autumn lows begin to form over the North Atlantic. The first solid NW swell of the season can occasionally rear its head in late August, offering a preview of the months ahead. Until then, keep the foamie handy.
Average Spot conditions at Mekakoz in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mekakoz 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 Mekakoz for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mekakoz 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 Mekakoz.