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Conditions at Playa Venao in August
August: Power and Precipitation in Equal Measure
August keeps the southern-hemisphere machine running. SSW swell accounts for 93.6 percent of the rose, SW adds another 5.3 percent, and the average period remains a solid 13.5s. The wind is the weak point, with ideal conditions falling to 50 percent as WSW and SW breezes battle the offshore flow. Rain totals 9.51mm/day and thunderstorms are common, but the water is a warm 28.8°C and air temps sit around 26.8°C. Expect powerful, consistent 3-5ft (1-1.5m) surf on the favourable windows, with the cleanest conditions usually early in the day.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Venao in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Venao 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 Venao for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Venao 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 Venao.