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Conditions at Salsa Brava in August
August: Rainy Season Slump
August sees the average swell drop back to 3.5ft (1m) with an average period of 7.9s. The swell direction data still shows 85 percent from ENE, but much of it is small to moderate: 34.6 percent in the 1.5-3ft (0.5-1m) range and 39.8 percent in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range. The 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) share falls to 7.5 percent, and there is essentially no large swell. Since Salsa Brava needs punch and length to show its character, this month tends to offer mushy, short-interval waves that don't suit the reef's reputation.
Wind conditions remain poor for quality. NNW and NW flow accounts for over 51 percent, and ideal-for-surfing wind is only 16 percent. August is also wet at 8.52 mm/day, with air at 25.1°C and water at a warm 28.7°C. Occasionally a passing hurricane or tropical storm can inject longer-period N/NNW swell, but the average conditions are small, rainy and wind-blown.
Average Spot conditions at Salsa Brava in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Salsa Brava 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 Salsa Brava for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Salsa Brava 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 Salsa Brava.