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Conditions at Palmarcito in August
August: Consistent Power with a Tropical Punch
August continues the parade of southern hemisphere groundswell. Average height stays at 1.4m (4.6ft) while the period eases slightly to 13.2s. SSW accounts for 78.2% of the spectrum, S 16.4%, and SW 5.1%, and the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) contribution remains consistent at 18.9% from SSW. Ideal surf time drops to 57%, with a mixed wind pattern of E, SE, NW, and NNW directions. Rainfall remains high at 6.95mm/day, and the water reaches 30.4°C, the warmest of the year. August still produces powerful, rideable surf, but it can turn lumpy under tropical clouds, so timing is everything.
Average Spot conditions at Palmarcito in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Palmarcito 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 Palmarcito for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Palmarcito 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 Palmarcito.