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Conditions at Playa Escondida in August
August: Heavy Water and Stormy Windows
August is another full-size month at Playa Escondida. The average swell is 1.4m (4.6ft), the average period is 13.2s, and SSW again dominates with 90.2% of the energy. The standout statistic is the amount of 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) swell: 23.5% from SSW plus another 2.0% from SW, giving plenty of head-high-plus sets.
Only 39% of the month offers ideal winds, as the seasonal rains continue. SSW and S are the primary wind directions, with a more even spread through SSE, SW, NW and WSW than earlier in the year. Rainfall is 7.86mm/day, air temperature averages 25.8°C, and water temperature is 29.2°C. August is a month for bigger boards and a flexible schedule.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Escondida in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Escondida 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 Playa Escondida for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Escondida 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 Playa Escondida.