Conditions at Essaouira in August
August: Still Small, But A Subtle Shift
August is often compared to July, but the numbers hide a small seasonal shift. Swell height remains 1.6m (5.2ft), period sits at 8.1 seconds and NNW still dominates at 87.2%. The wind is still mostly NNE (52.6%) and NE (21.0%), yet ideal offshore conditions creep back up to 22% as autumn approaches. Water temp is 19.1°C and air temp is 22.2°C, making late-month sessions increasingly comfortable. While most days remain subpar, the first long-period swells of the new season can arrive by the final week. It's a wait-for-the-charts month.
Average Spot conditions at Essaouira in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Essaouira 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 Essaouira for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Essaouira 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 Essaouira.