Conditions at Arish in August
August: Late-Summer Trade Swell
August looks very similar to July on paper: an average swell height of 1.4m (4.5-5ft), a 7.0s average period, and a wave rose dominated by N (46%) and NNE (36%) with some NNW (18%) energy. The NNE trade wind still dominates at 55%, but the ideal wind percentage nudges up slightly to 13%. There are a few more days with lighter wind and cleaner conditions, especially when the Azores High relaxes enough to let the gradient ease. Water temperature peaks at 20.8°C, making it the warmest water of the year, and the desert remains bone dry.
The surf quality is still modest. The short-period windswell creates playful, rippable waves on the better sandbanks, but there is little in the way of consequence or power. If you are in the area in August, keep expectations low and look for the protected corners of the beach that handle the strong N/NNE windswell. It is a wave count month, not a landmark month.
Average Spot conditions at Arish in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Arish 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 Arish for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Arish 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 Arish.