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Conditions at Punta Quidico in August
August: Late Winter, Still Heavy
August remains a big-wave month on paper, with the average swell at 2.2m (7.2ft) and period improving slightly to 12.4s. Swell direction is still dominated by SW (27.3%) and WSW (23.0%), but the W component stays healthy at 10.0 percent and WNW is present at 4.8 percent, giving the NNW-facing beach a bit more direct exposure than in summer. Ideal wind climbs to 41 percent as S wind strengthens to 13.6 percent, but NNW still tops the wind table at 20.0 percent and NW contributes 8.0 percent, so onshore days remain common. Sea temp is still cold at 11.3°C and precipitation averages 4.55 mm/day, but the lengthening daylight and stronger southwest flow after fronts are the first hints that spring is approaching. For a surfer, August is about being picky and waiting for the S/SW wind-clearing windows.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Quidico in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Quidico 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 Punta Quidico for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Quidico 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 Punta Quidico.