Conditions at La Ticla in August
August: Consistency Court in the Tropics
August is one of the most reliable months at La Ticla. The average height is 1.4m (4-5ft), period 13.3s, and the SSW swell share stays locked at a remarkable 71.8%. The S direction (19.4%) continues to feed energy in from the South Pacific, and 20.2% of the SSW observations are in the 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) range, with 2.4% reaching 2-2.5m (6.5-8ft). The wind is the real story: ideal conditions jump to 60%, helped by a solid NE-ENE offshore pattern. Rain is still active at 6.07 mm/day, and the water is the warmest of the year at 30.7°C (87°F), with air at 27.8°C (82°F). August is pure tropical surf - warm water, long-period swell, and cleaner conditions than most people expect.
Average Spot conditions at La Ticla in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at La Ticla 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 Ticla for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at La Ticla 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 Ticla.