Conditions at Portsalon in August
August: Small Swell, Warmer Water, Creamy Conditions
August is the tail of the summer lull. Average swell height remains low at 1.5m (4.9ft), with period 8.8s, and W (28.1%) plus WNW (25%) again dominate the raw rose. The favored NNE-to-E directions regain a little ground (about 2.6%), but most of that energy is in the 0.5-1.5m range. With ideal wind at 39% and the warmest water of the year (16.1°C), the conditions are user-friendly and often glassy. Air temps peak around 14°C and precipitation averages 3.7mm/day - typical Atlantic summer showers. Portsalon in August is more about clean small waves and warm sessions than pushing your limits.
Average Spot conditions at Portsalon in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Portsalon 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 Portsalon for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Portsalon 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 Portsalon.