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Conditions at Playa Raya in August
August: The Swell Train Continues, but Clean Windows Fade
August is still a good month for pure wave energy. SSW swells make up 93.6% of the rose, the average period remains 13.5s, and nearly half of all waves fall in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range, with about 42% in the 0.5-1m (2-3ft) class. However, the wind becomes less cooperative: ideal conditions drop to 53%, while WSW (12.8%), SW (11.4%) and W (10.1%) fill out the wind rose and add surface texture to the lineup. Offshore N/NNE/NW/NNW totals shrink to about 30%, so you need to pick your moments - usually the early morning. Rain remains high at 9.51mm/day, air temp averages 26.8°C and water temp is 28.8°C. The swell is not the problem; the wind is.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Raya in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Raya 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 Raya for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Raya 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 Raya.