Conditions at Almagreira in August
August: Late Summer Squeeze
August is not much of an improvement over July. The average swell remains at 5ft (1.5m), with a slightly better period of 9.0s, and the swell window is still dominated by the optimal NNW and NW directions - 48.3% and 34.0% respectively. There is almost no swell from the south or east, so Almagreira continues to pick up whatever northern-hemisphere storm energy is generated in the open Atlantic, but it is usually windswell in the 3-6ft (1-2m) range.
Offshore wind is only 6%, while NNW wind remains stubbornly high at 54.2%. The sea breeze and the gradient flow from the north are relentless, and most days have a pronounced onshore/cross-shore component. Water temps peak for the year at 18.5°C and air temps at 19.9°C, but the summer crowds and marginal surf keep the focus on living rather than epic sessions.
Average Spot conditions at Almagreira in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Almagreira 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 Almagreira for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Almagreira 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 Almagreira.