Conditions at Azurara in August
August: Still Small, But the Ocean Stirring
August remains a small-swell month, but the Atlantic starts to show subtle signs of life. Average height is still 4.6ft (1.4m), while the average period ticks up slightly to 9.0s. The wave rose is dominated by NW (39.6%) and NNW (32.4%) with WNW contributing 18.9%; periods are still too short for pristine Azurara bombs. Ideal wind improves a little to 37 percent, and the late month often brings the first taste of early-autumn long-period pulses. Water temperature holds at 16.9°C, air temps average 20.9°C, and precipitation is low at 0.89mm/day. Keep the longboard handy.
Average Spot conditions at Azurara in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Azurara 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 Azurara for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Azurara 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 Azurara.