Conditions at Galiote in August
August: Smallest Averages of the Year
August is the annual low point. Average swell height is 1.5ft (0.5m), period 4.6s, and ideal wind is down to 21 percent. E and ENE swell come in at only 5.7 percent and 4.5 percent respectively, with almost no energy above 3ft (1m). W and WSW directions are common but not productive for this spot. WNW (13.6 percent) and W (12.2 percent) winds offer occasional clean windows, but the summer heat and lighter gradients keep surf quality marginal. Water temperature reaches its yearly peak of 23.1°C, air averages 24.6°C, and rain is scarce at 0.84mm per day. Keep your expectations low and your log out.
Average Spot conditions at Galiote in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Galiote 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 Galiote for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Galiote 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 Galiote.