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Conditions at Sassandra in August
August: Biggest Swell of the Year and Coolest Water
August is Sassandra's most consistent month for flat-out size. Average swell height stays at 1.6m (5-5.5ft), period remains long at 12.2s, and the S swell distribution is loaded toward the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) range at 38.4%, plus 5% in the 2-2.5m (6-8ft) class. The SSW contribution is also strong at 17.1%. Water temperature bottoms out at a fresh 22.9°C due to upwelling, making a spring suit or warm wetsuit top essential. Rain drops to 2.96mm/day and ideal wind is 44%. When it cleans up, this is genuinely powerful tropical surf; when the SSW monsoon wind blows, it can be a washing machine.
Average Spot conditions at Sassandra in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sassandra 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 Sassandra for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sassandra 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 Sassandra.