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Conditions at Playa Maria Chiquita in August
August: Slightly Smaller, Still Clean Enough
August holds onto the wet-season offshore pattern, but the swell engine loses a little revs. Average swell height drops to 3ft (0.9m) with an average period of 7.7s, and NE remains the only real swell source at 94.1%. NNE contributes 4.2% and true N/NNW is nearly absent. This is a month of small, clean grovelling surf rather than power.
Wind is the saving grace. Ideal offshore flow from the southern quadrants is present 22% of the time, with plenty of light 0-10kph winds and less of the strong NNE trade blow. Morning glass-offs are real, but the swell response is marginal - expect waist-high waves with the occasional chest-high set. With 8.61mm/day of rain, water temperature at 28.9°C and air temperature near 27.3°C, August is a month for high-volume boards and patience.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Maria Chiquita in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Maria Chiquita 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 Maria Chiquita for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Maria Chiquita 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 Maria Chiquita.