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Conditions at La Saladita in August
August: Peak Tropic Swell and Clean Morning Windows
August is one of the most dependable months of the year at La Saladita. Average swell height sits at 5-6ft (1.6m) with an average period of 13.2s, meaning solid, long-period groundswell. The direction mix is again SSW-heavy at 63.1%, with a critical S component at 27.0% and SW at 6.1%. The height classes show the entire spectrum of good-to-pumping conditions, with a healthy 4.1% of SSW waves in the 2-2.5m range and 2.0% of S waves there too. If you want a balance of size and manageability, August is hard to beat.
The wind is even better. Ideal offshore conditions peak at 45%, driven by strong SE (11.7%), SSE (8.2%), and ESE (6.8%) contributions. Onshore west-quadrant winds total under 30%, so wave quality is generally high, with only the occasional lumpy afternoon. Water temperature reaches 30.8°C-truly bathwater-and average air temperature is 26.8°C. The rainy season is in full swing with 6.48 mm/day, but tropical showers are often brief. August delivers one of the best combinations of size, period, and clean surface all year.
Average Spot conditions at La Saladita in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Saladita 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 La Saladita for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Saladita 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 La Saladita.