Conditions at Palplanche in August
August: Maximum SW Dominance
August brings peak SW dominance. A massive 89.5% of all swell arrives from SW, the highest of the year, with 81.1% of the total distribution in the 1.5-3ft (0.5-1m) class and 1.0% sneaking into 3-5ft (1-1.5m). Average height holds at around 2ft (0.6m) and period at 12.6s. The wind rose is equally locked in: S at 16.2%, SSW at 47.0% and SW at 28.8%, with ideal conditions 20% of the time. The swell angle is a little more westerly than in May, which helps the NW-facing coastline line up. Water temps remain at 25.0°C, air temps at 24.1°C, and rain is almost non-existent at 0.29mm/day. August is dependable: long-period, mostly 2-3ft (0.5-1m), lined up, and blown in the right direction. It may not be huge, but it is certainly the most consistent surf month of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Palplanche in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Palplanche 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 Palplanche for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Palplanche 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 Palplanche.