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Conditions at Chacahua in August
August: Consistent Groundswell Before the Autumn Mix
August keeps the summer momentum going. Average swell height holds at 5.2ft (1.6m), period is a strong 13.4s, and ideal offshore wind conditions remain high at 62%. Swell direction is split between SSW (54.4%) and S (36.2%), with virtually no windswell from the east to clutter the lineup. The height profile is near perfect for a beachbreak: SSW alone has 22.3% in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) class and 27.9% in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) class, with 4.1% at 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m); S adds 19.7% and 14.6% in the same classes. NNW/NW flow remains strong, keeping the SSW-facing sandbars clean. This is a month of high consistency and warm tropical conditions - air 29.0°C, water 30.4°C, rain 7.25 mm/day. August is right up there with July as the most user-friendly all-round surf of the summer.
Average Spot conditions at Chacahua in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Chacahua 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 Chacahua for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Chacahua 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 Chacahua.