Conditions at Playa de Famara in August
August: Still Locked in the Trade-Wind Rut
August remains firmly in the low season. Average swell height is 1.3m (4.3ft) and average period is 7.7s. The swell direction is again overwhelmingly from NNE at 58.6%, with N at 29% and NNW at 12%. Wind is the dominant force: NNE blows 62.4% of the time, N adds 22.3%, and NNW adds 10.5%, producing persistent onshore/sideshore conditions. Ideal offshore wind is zero percent. Any surf that breaks at Famara will be short-period, wind-blown and challenging, though water temperature peaks at 21.8°C and air temps reach 22.6°C, making it perfect for a warm-water paddle. Precipitation is negligible at 0.08mm/day. This is the month to enjoy the beach, work on your top turns in sloppy conditions or wait for the first hint of September transition.
Average Spot conditions at Playa de Famara in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa de Famara 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 Playa de Famara for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa de Famara 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 Playa de Famara.