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Conditions at Playa Langosta in August
August: Consistency and Humidity
August keeps the South Pacific swell train rolling into Playa Langosta. SSW again leads with 77.3% of the wave energy, SW adds a solid 14.8%, and the average period of 13.3s keeps things on the powerful side. Heights stay at 1.5m (4.9ft), with 28.4% of waves in the 1.5-2m (4.9-6.6ft) range, so there is rarely a flat day on the beach. The trades weaken compared to July (NE+ENE ~28%) and the wind becomes a jigsaw of E, ESE, SE and SSE directions, with ideal conditions falling to 68%. Rain is persistent at 5.93mm/day, and SST holds at 29.2°C. Patience and a close eye on the local wind forecast are the keys - the swell is consistent, but you'll want the early morning trades or a lucky weather gap to find the cleanest waves.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Langosta in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Langosta 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 Langosta for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Langosta 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 Langosta.