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Conditions at Playa Teta in August
August: Maximum Southern Alignment
August continues exactly where July left off. SSW swell dominates at 92.5%, with 79.5% of all waves in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) range and a long, consistent 12.6s average period. The surf is small but remarkably directionally pure, which is a big deal at a spot that only really works when the swell comes from the southern half of the compass. Ideal wind holds up at 67%, thanks to a persistent NNW/NW flow, although the SW/WSW onshore components start to nudge higher. It remains a classic warm-water, small-wave surf month. Water temperature peaks at 29.2°C, air temps stay around 26.3°C, and 7.74mm/day of rain keeps the surrounding hills lush.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Teta in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Teta 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 Teta for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Teta 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 Teta.