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Conditions at Playa El Toro in August
August: A Long, Clean Run
August is one of the best all-round months at Playa El Toro. Ideal offshore wind climbs back to 63%, the average period is a strong 13.5s, and Southern Hemisphere swell continues to dominate with SSW at 93.6% and SW at 5.3%. The height profile is ideal for turning: roughly 42% in the 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m) range, 50% in the 3-4ft (0.9-1.2m) range, and only a small fraction in the 5-6ft (1.5-1.8m) range. Southwesterly/west-southwesterly offshore winds are frequent, so the surfaces are often clean and lined up. While the preferred eastern swell quadrant is rare, the south-swell consistency more than makes up for it. Expect rain at 9.51 mm/day, air around 26.8°C and water at 29.0°C.
Average Spot conditions at Playa El Toro in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa El Toro 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 Playa El Toro for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa El Toro 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 Playa El Toro.