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Conditions at Las Gatas in August
August: Peak Hurricane Season, Consistent SSW Swell
August ties June for the highest average swell height of the year at 1.5m (4.9ft), with a period of 13.3s. SSW remains the source of 71.5% of the wave energy, S adds 20.8%, SW adds 6.1% and SSE 0.9%. About 29% of the month falls into the 1.5-2m (4.9-6.6ft) range, and there are regular 2-2.5m (6.6-8.2ft) pulses from the S/SSW as tropical cyclones track through the eastern Pacific. These are the largest, most powerful swells of the year at Las Gatas, and the western exposure lets the long-period groundswell wrap into the bay with real authority.
The wind picture remains favourable, with ideal offshore conditions 43% of the time. ESE (9.4%), SE (14.0%) and SSE (7.5%) are the major clean-wind sectors, while WNW (11.3%), NW (10.0%) and W (9.3%) still show up as afternoon sea breeze. Water temperature is at its annual maximum of 30.8°C, air temperature averages 25.9°C, and August is the wettest month of the year with 7.53mm/day of precipitation - most of it in tropical showers that often leave clean conditions behind. This is prime Las Gatas surf season.
Average Spot conditions at Las Gatas in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Las Gatas 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 Las Gatas for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Las Gatas 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 Las Gatas.