Conditions at Imsouane in August
August: Peak Summer, Maximum Cleanliness
August is statistically the cleanest month of the year at Imsouane, with ideal wind a remarkable 71% of the time. The flip side is that the ocean is still in full summer lull: average wave height is 1.7m (5.5ft) and the period is a modest 8.0s. Directionally, it is almost a monolith: 92.6% of the swell comes from the NNW and just 1.9% from the NW. That leaves the bay heavily shadowed and reliant on smaller wrapping swell. The dominant NNW wind at 44.1% continues to blow offshore and keeps the lineup tidy, with N at 16.6% and NNE at 14.7% as supporting players. The desert heat peaks at a 24.3C average air temp, water remains at 17.9C, and rain is essentially absent. If you're chasing polished, small-to-medium longboard waves under steady offshore conditions, August delivers - just don't expect winter's power.
Average Spot conditions at Imsouane in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Imsouane 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 Imsouane for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Imsouane 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 Imsouane.