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Conditions at Praia da Saudade in August
August: Late-Winter Swell Starts to Fill In
August is a transition month with a bit more size. Average swell height rises back to 0.8m (2-3ft) and period remains solid at 8.7 seconds. The E direction dominates with 38%, followed by ESE (25%), SE (20%), and SSE (13%). The 3-5ft (1-1.5m) class expands to about 17%, so there is a better chance of chest-to-head-high sets. The trade-off is wind: ideal wind drops to 28%, and the onshore ENE/E/ESE/SE sector increases to 22%, with NE/ENE trades becoming more frequent. Water temperature is at its coolest, 18.4°C, air averages 16.6°C, and precipitation is only 2.73 mm/day. Surfable, occasionally very good, but requiring more patience and a sharp eye on the wind forecast.
Average Spot conditions at Praia da Saudade in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia da Saudade 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 Saudade for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia da Saudade 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 Saudade.