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Conditions at Playa Grande in August
August: Smaller, Cleaner, Still NE
August pulls the size back a notch, with an average swell height of 1.1m (3.5ft) and a period of 7.8s. NE continues to dominate the swell rose at 97.2%, but most of the energy is small-scale: 34.2% sits in the 0.5-1m range, 41.7% in the 1-1.5m range, and only 16.7% reaches 1.5-2m. That means Playa Grande is a grovel-wave spot this month. The winds are still light and variable by dry-season standards - NE is down to 17.4%, ENE 10.8%, and ideal offshore winds clock in at 24% - which allows the smaller waves to hold a clean face. With water at 28.8C and rain at 7.4mm/day, August is warm and tropical. Not a month for XL dreams, but plenty of fun 2-4ft (0.6-1.2m) peaks on the right tide.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Grande in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Grande 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 Grande for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Grande 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 Grande.