Conditions at Faja da Areia in August
August: Same Same But Softer
August is the twin of July for surf quality at Faja da Areia. Average swell remains at 4.5ft (1.4m) with a period of 9.1s, and the majority of waves come from a close battle between NNW at 33.5% and NNE at 33.0%. There is a slight lift in period compared to July, but not enough to generate true long-period groundswell. The swell spectrum is still dominated by short-interval Atlantic windswell.
Ideal wind sits at only 3%, with NNE and NE winds combining for over 70% of observations. The afternoons are typically bumpy, so dawn is the only realistic window for smooth surf. On the bright side, water temperature peaks at 23.2°C and air temperature averages 22.5°C, making it the warmest month for surf gear, or lack of it. Rain is minimal at 0.21 mm/day. Keep your eyes open for early tropical storms in the eastern Atlantic - they can occasionally throw a surprising westerly swell into the coast.
Average Spot conditions at Faja da Areia in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Faja da Areia 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 Faja da Areia for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Faja da Areia 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 Faja da Areia.