Conditions at La Sud in August
August: Still Small, But a Glimmer of Change
August remains in the summer cellar, with average height at 3ft (0.9m) and period at 9.4 seconds. The swell direction is even more NW-dominant, with NW at 66.8% and WNW at 25.7%. Most waves continue to hover in the 0.5-1m range, though there is a slight push of NW swell in the 1-1.5m class (17.2%), reflecting the first distant tropical or low-pressure pulses. Ideal offshore wind improves a touch to 20%. Water temperature is at its annual peak of 22.6°C, while air temperatures average 21.6°C. Surfing is possible on a longboard or with a groveler, but La Sud is still waiting for the real Atlantic groundswells that arrive in force over the coming months.
Average Spot conditions at La Sud in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Sud 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 Sud for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Sud 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 Sud.