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Conditions at Pan Dulce in August
August: Still Pumping, With Extra Wind Favorability
August continues the mid-year swell train with an average height of 1.1m (3.5-4ft) and a period of 12.9s. The percentage of ideal wind climbs to 81%, and the dominant offshore flow is strong - WNW peaks at 19.5% and W rises to 14.2% of all wind observations. Swell direction remains locked in the SSW (96.5%), with 58.3% of waves in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range and a further 3.5% at 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft). The combination of consistent size and very clean surface conditions makes August arguably the most user-friendly month of the rainy season. Rainfall is at its annual peak near 8.85mm/day, and water temperature sits at 28.9°C. Although the direction is still not ideal, the persistent long-period energy will wrap into the east-facing nooks and keep Pan Dulce breaking.
Average Spot conditions at Pan Dulce in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Pan Dulce 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 Pan Dulce for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Pan Dulce 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 Pan Dulce.