Conditions at Cova do Vapor in August
August: Summer's Last Gasp
August remains firmly in the low season, but there are hints of change by month's end. Average swell height is still just 1.0m (3.3ft), with period at 9.1s-marginal for the beach to turn on. NW (66.2%) and WNW (24.4%) again dominate, while W (3.8%) and WSW (0.4%) are small. The wind is ideal 32% of the time, slightly better than July. NNW (61.6%) remains the primary wind direction, but there are a few more light-wind days and a slight increase in the 10-20kph range. Air temperatures peak at 20.5°C and water is warmest of the year at 18.0°C. When a late-season tropical storm or early autumn front pushes into the eastern Atlantic, Cova do Vapor can see a fun-sized W swell; otherwise, it is a summer grovel.
Average Spot conditions at Cova do Vapor in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Cova do Vapor 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 Cova do Vapor for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Cova do Vapor 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 Cova do Vapor.