Conditions at La Torche in August
August: Warm Water, Waist-High Waves
August is very similar to July, with average swell at 3ft (1.0m) and period around 8.8 seconds. The swell direction is even more locked into the W/WNW window - W at 33 percent and WNW at 35 percent - but again much of that energy is in the 0.5-1m range. It is the warmest water of the year at 17.7°C, with air temps also peaking near 17.7°C, and precipitation is low at 1.7mm/day. Ideal offshore wind improves slightly to 16 percent, but the prevailing NNW and NW flow tends to blow alongshore or onshore, limiting quality. Still, an Atlantic low grazing northwest Iberia can occasionally send a fun 5ft (1.5m) W swell into the beach; if it coincides with an east wind, August will surprise you. Otherwise, keep the foam board handy.
Average Spot conditions at La Torche in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Torche 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 Torche for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Torche 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 Torche.