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Conditions at Puerto Sandino in August
August: Deep South Swell with a South-West Twist
August continues the high-quality run. Average height stays at 4.3ft (1.3m) with a 13.5-second period, and ideal wind is 69%. The swell mix features SSW at 66.5%, S at 22.7%, and SW at 8.2% - still perfect for this SSW-facing beach. Wave heights are extremely consistent: roughly 78% of waves fall in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range and another 13% in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) class. ENE and E trades still dominate (34.1% and 23.7%), though S/SSW wind can sneak in later in the day. Water temp peaks near 29.6°C, rainfall is 5.59mm/day, and air temps average 28.5°C. Expect long, powerful walls with occasional summer standouts.
Average Spot conditions at Puerto Sandino in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Puerto Sandino 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 Puerto Sandino for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Puerto Sandino 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 Puerto Sandino.