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Conditions at Playa Valor in August
August: Wet Season in Full Swing, Swell Direction Still Good
August continues the same wet-season recipe. The average period slips only slightly to 14.1s, the average height remains 1ft (0.3m), and SSW swell is again dominant at 74.0%, with SW 10.2% and S 14.0%. For swell direction, this month is ideal; for swell height, it is not. Offshore wind percentages drop to nearly the lowest of the year at 7.8%, and onshore southwest winds hold at 35.6%. Rainfall is heavy at 5.29mm/day, and water temperature is a warm 29.5°C. The combination of long-period south swell and onshore wind usually produces soft, lumpy, knee-high lines. Ideal surf conditions sit at 0%. Any decent surf would require a stronger Southern Hemisphere storm and a brief land breeze - a rare combination in August.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Valor in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Valor 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 Valor for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Valor 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 Valor.