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Conditions at La Rinconada in August
August: Late Winter Grind
August is very much winter at La Rinconada: average swell height still runs 7.2ft (2.2m) with a 12.7s period, and the mix of WSW, SW and W swell keeps a steady stream of energy heading toward the coast. The direction split remains favourable - SW/WSW share about 60% of the spectrum, while W and WNW add around 11%, and NW/NNW sprinkle in a little more direct angle. Most surf falls in the powerful 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range, with a solid handful of 8ft+ (2.5m+) bombs. Ideal offshore wind is back down to 46%, meaning surface conditions are the limiting factor. Cold fronts spinning off the Pacific can bring periods of N/NW wind and rain before clearing from the S/SSW/SW. Air temperatures sit at 11.3°C, water is 11.8°C and precipitation averages 3.84mm/day. Experienced winter surfers will find plenty of heavy sessions, but consistency becomes more about patience.
Average Spot conditions at La Rinconada in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Rinconada 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 La Rinconada for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Rinconada 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 La Rinconada.