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Conditions at Capao da Canoa in August
August: Late Winter's Chunky Mix
August keeps the winter energy rolling with an average swell of around 5-6ft (1.5-1.8m) and a period of 9.2s. The wave rose shows a broad mix: ENE supplies 18.7 percent, E 14.8 percent, S 13.3 percent and SE 12.8 percent. There is also a notable increase in 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) swell, especially from ENE and S, which means the beach can see bursts of powerful, chunky surf when those windows align.
Wind quality remains solid with an ideal wind score of 31 percent. The NE wind is still present at 19.7 percent, but SW and WSW combine for 19.8 percent, providing regular cross-offshore and westerly windows. Water temperature is still cold at 16.0°C and air temperatures average 14.7°C (ranging from 2.0°C to 26.9°C), with precipitation at 4.11 mm/day. August is reliable, slightly raw, and often delivers the final significant swell events of winter.
Average Spot conditions at Capao da Canoa in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Capao da Canoa 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 Capao da Canoa for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Capao da Canoa 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 Capao da Canoa.