Conditions at Aguaadoura in August
August: Small NW Windswell and Warm Water
August remains in the summer lull, but the swell direction is oddly consistent. Average height stays at 4.6ft (1.4m) with a 9.0s period, and the waverose is dominated almost entirely by NW (39.6%), NNW (32.4%) and WNW (18.9%). The Atlantic is not producing much deep-ocean groundswell this time of year; instead, the dominant energy is short-period NW windswell generated by the trade-like northerlies. Most waves are in the 0.5-1.5m (2-5ft) range, with only modest 1.5-2m (5-6ft) sets. Ideal wind is a lowly 17%, as NNW (39.0%) and NW (16.2%) winds dominate the onshore/cross-shore regime. Morning glass-off or an east/northeast offshore wind day can turn the grovelers into fun, rippable waves. Water temp is at its warmest, 16.9°C, air averages 20.9°C, and precipitation is minimal.
Average Spot conditions at Aguaadoura in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Aguaadoura 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 Aguaadoura for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Aguaadoura 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 Aguaadoura.