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Conditions at Punta Roca in August
August: Consistency In Size, Not In Quality
August is one of the most swell-consistent months of the year but also one of the most wind-affected. Average swell height holds at 1.0m, period at 13.3s, and the SSW direction makes up 95.1% of wave observations. The standout stat is that 37.0% of waves now sit in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range, the highest monthly share of the season so far. But ideal wind drops to 25%, with WSW being the single dominant wind direction at 20% and W/SW adding another 31%. Heavy tropical rain falls at 9.19mm/day and water temperature is 28.5°C. You have to be a forecast watcher in August: chase the rare offshore NE window and you will find a swell-hungry point break ready to unload. Most days, though, are a battle against the southwesterlies.
Average Spot conditions at Punta Roca in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Punta Roca 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 Punta Roca for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Punta Roca 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 Punta Roca.