Conditions at Alvor in August
August: Minor Bump in Wind Stats, Still Small
August remains locked in summer mode, with an average swell height of 0.7m (2.3ft) - the smallest of the year - and a period of 8.6s. The swell rose looks nearly identical to July: NW 59.1 percent, WNW 23.6 percent, and W 4.0 percent, with nearly all energy between 0.5 and 1m. Direct S/SSW/SW swell is absent, so Alvor continues to rely on heavily wrapped W/NW lines. Ideal wind improves slightly to 32 percent as NNW 36.6 percent and NW 21.5 percent supply more frequent offshore/northerly flow. Water temperature peaks at 19.6°C, air averages 21.8°C, and precipitation is minimal at 0.10mm/day. While the average surfer would call it a flat spell, the occasional south groundswell from an ex-hurricane or a strong Azores high ridge can produce surprisingly fun, rippable summer surf. Otherwise, this is a time for swimming, not hooting.
Average Spot conditions at Alvor in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Alvor 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 Alvor for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Alvor 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 Alvor.