Conditions at Cabo Ledo in August
August: Cold Water Consistency
August remains firmly in the peak window. Average heights hold at 4ft (1.3m) with 12.9-second periods, while SSW and SW swells arrive in near-equal measure - a perfectly balanced split of 49.5 and 49.8 percent respectively. The ocean is at its coldest of the year at 20.3°C, thanks to the full-strength Benguela upwelling, so wetsuits are essential.
Offshore flow is still excellent 67 percent of the time, with WSW and SW breezes a bit more prevalent. Rain is almost nil, so expect luminous winter air and consistent surf. The only real drawback is that the angle remains south-dominated; when a secondary NW pulse lines up, Cabo Ledo becomes even better, but in this dataset the SSW/SW machinery just keeps grinding out reliable, rippable waves.
Average Spot conditions at Cabo Ledo in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cabo Ledo 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 Cabo Ledo for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cabo Ledo 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 Cabo Ledo.