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Conditions at Bucerias in August
August: Peak Storm Season
August is the climatological peak of Eastern Pacific tropical cyclone activity, and that shows up in the surf data. The average height remains at 3ft (1m), but the period is still a solid 13.2s and the direction remains pinned in the SSW/SW sweet spot. More importantly, the percentage of 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) surf from the SSW/SW quadrant increases compared to July; these are the days when a passing hurricane or tropical storm sends energetic, long-period swell into Banderas Bay.
Of course, tropical moisture comes with a catch. Rain averages 11.12mm/day, among the highest of the year, and water temperature peaks at 30.8°C. Air temperature averages 27.7°C. Ideal wind sits at 65 percent, so it is not all bad, but the windows are often short and tied to localized clearing. Keep an eye on storm tracks and accept that August is about quality over quantity.
Average Spot conditions at Bucerias in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Bucerias 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 Bucerias for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Bucerias 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 Bucerias.