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Conditions at Playa Jobos in August
August: Peak Water Temps and Tropical Squalls
August remains in the summer lull, with average swell height of 4ft (1.3m) and period 7.4s. ENE dominates at 57.7% and E adds 35.9%, keeping the wave field short-period and angle-challenged. The wind regime is similar, with E at 42.2% and ENE at 36.6%, so conditions are usually cross-shore and bumpy. The 56% ideal wind share mostly reflects lighter speeds rather than a true change in wind direction. On the bright side, Atlantic hurricane season is in full swing; a well-placed tropical cyclone can send long-period NNW/NW swell into the Caribbean, producing rare August pumping waves at Jobos. Outside those episodes, expect groveling waves. Water temperature peaks at 28.9°C, air temps at 27.9°C, and precipitation climbs to 4.29mm/day, emphasizing the tropical pattern.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Jobos in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Jobos 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 Jobos for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Jobos 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 Jobos.