Conditions at Achadas da Cruz in August
August: A Glimmer of Autumn Ahead
Still in the summer lull, but the average swell height holds at 1.4m (4.5ft) and period nudges up to 9.1s. The wave direction remains mostly NNW (33.5%) and NNE (33.0%), with NW contributing 8.2%. Most energy sits in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range, though the NNE component can produce short, punchy lines. Wind is still dominated by NE trade flow: NNE (38.1%) and NE (29.5%) account for over two thirds of all observations, while ideal offshore winds sit at just 10%. This is a month for groveling, fun-sized waves and patience. Water temps peak at 23.2°C, so the wettie gets shorter and the summer boards come out.
Average Spot conditions at Achadas da Cruz in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Achadas da Cruz 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 Achadas da Cruz for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Achadas da Cruz 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 Achadas da Cruz.