Conditions at Maceda in August
August: Windswell and Summer Texture
August looks a lot like July, though with a faint pulse of life. Average height is still 0.9m (3ft) with a 9.0s period. NW is the dominant swell direction at 51.0%, WNW at 40.2%, and very little energy from the west. The wind situation remains poor for quality: only 11% ideal offshore wind, with NNW at 45.8% and NW at 14.5% onshore/cross-onshore tendencies. Water temperature has reached its seasonal peak of about 17.1°C, air temps are the warmest at 20.4°C (max 35.2°C), and rain is minimal. The summer northwest windswell can still offer some small, fast, crowded beach break waves at high tide, especially if the wind goes variable or light at dawn. Not the month to plan a heavy mission; it's grovel time.
Average Spot conditions at Maceda in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Maceda 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 Maceda for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Maceda 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 Maceda.