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Conditions at Lobitos in August
August: Low Clean-Wind Percentage, Plenty of Southern Pulse
August holds the average at 1.8m (6ft) with a 13.6s period. SSW still dominates at 80.8%, with S swell at 14.1% - one of the highest south components of the year. Swell heights cluster in the 1.5-2.5m (5-8ft) range, so there is real size. But for the north-facing beach, this SSW/S energy is misdirected, and only the strongest pulses are able to wrap in with real quality.
Ideal wind hits the yearly low of 46%. The pressure gradient over the southeast Pacific is tight, resulting in a monotonous S (42.2%), SSE (28.1%) and SSW (24.7%) flow, with many 20-30kph readings and gusts up to 40kph. Air temps are at their coolest at 20.8°C, water temp 19.3°C, and clear desert conditions keep rain totals tiny. It is a challenging month for clean surf, though the swell is always present.
Average Spot conditions at Lobitos in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Lobitos 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 Lobitos for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Lobitos 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 Lobitos.