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Conditions at Praia da Macumba in August
August: Solid Swell, Trades on the Rise
August is still a strong winter month at Macumba, with an average swell height of 1.2m (4ft) and a long-period average of 10.8s. S (31.8%) and SSE (25.2%) swells lead the way, but SE (18.6%) and ESE (13.1%) begin to creep back into the mix, a sign that the trade-wind sea is starting to compete with true groundswell. The most common wave sizes are 1-1.5m (3-5ft), with a solid 14.9% of waves in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) category. Ideal wind drops slightly to 51%, and when the N/NNW offshore blows it is still clean, but the E/ENE trade winds become more stubborn throughout the day. Water temp falls to 21.0°C, air temps average 20.7°C, and rainfall is very low at 1.4mm/day. Catch the dawn patrol and you can still find winter-quality waves; sleep in and the easterlies will add unwanted lump.
Average Spot conditions at Praia da Macumba in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia da Macumba 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 Praia da Macumba for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia da Macumba 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 Praia da Macumba.