Conditions at La Nord in August
August: Summer Swell with Subtle Signs of Life
August is still bottom-of-the-barrel for size, but the numbers improve slightly. Average swell height remains 3ft (0.9m), period extends a touch to 9.4s, and ideal offshore wind time climbs back to 21 percent. NW (67%) and WNW (26%) keep the exposed beach from ever going completely flat, though the average quality is still on the small and crumbly side. The first hints of autumn can appear by late month, with a few better 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) groundswell pulses wrapped in cleaner easterly flow. Air temperature reaches the yearly maximum of 21.6°C, water temperature peaks at 22.6°C, and precipitation stays low at 1.83 mm/day. Dawn patrol, when the land breeze has the best chance, is the time to grab a fun summer wave.
Average Spot conditions at La Nord in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Nord 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 La Nord for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Nord 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 La Nord.