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Conditions at Arpoador in August
August: Late Winter Still Pumping
August is often overlooked because it sits at the tail of winter, but Arpoador still pumps. Average swell height is 1.4m (4-5ft), period 10.8s, and ideal wind is 56%. The swell direction mix is more varied-S 27%, SSE 23%, SE 17%, ESE 17%, SSW 8%-so quality depends on how much true S/SSW energy is present. When a late-winter cold front delivers S/SSW swell, expect firing 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) sets. Trades are stronger in August, so morning offshore windows are precious, but the consistency is still excellent. Water temp is 21.1°C, with minimal rainfall, making it another strong month for groundswell chasers.
Average Spot conditions at Arpoador in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Arpoador 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 Arpoador for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Arpoador 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 Arpoador.