Conditions at Tapia de Casariego in August
August: Slightly More Pulse, Same Summer Rules
August brings a whisper of change. The average swell height ticks back up to 3ft (0.9m) and period to 8.9 seconds, as the Atlantic basin begins to hint at the autumn to come. The swell direction is nearly identical to July - NNW 36.9%, NW 36.6% - but with a touch more 3-5ft (1-1.5m) energy showing up in the NW and NNW sectors. Ideal wind days only improve slightly to 25%, with the persistent NE (19.6%) and ENE (20.3%) trades still attacking the surface. Still, when a tropical storm or decaying hurricane sends a pulse of north swell eastward, Tapia can light up with fun, rippable waves even in summer. Water temps are at their warmest: 20.0°C, and air temps average 19.2°C with very little rain (1.37mm/day). A 3/2 wetsuit is enough, and the summer crowds are manageable because most tourists are still sleeping while the early birds steal the cleanest waves.
Average Spot conditions at Tapia de Casariego in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tapia de Casariego 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 Tapia de Casariego for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tapia de Casariego 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 Tapia de Casariego.