Conditions at Mindelo in August
August: Waiting for the Ocean to Wake Up
August stays pinned in the summer pattern. Average swell is 4.6ft (1.4m) with a 9.0s period. The swell direction is the most northwesterly of the year: NW 39.6%, NNW 32.4%, WNW 18.9%, W 4.4%. Winds from NNW (42.2%) and NW (16.1%) are relentless, and ideal wind is only 19%. At least the period ticks up slightly from July, and a very long-period NW swell can occasionally produce some fun corners at high tide. But consistent, quality surf remains rare. Water temp is 16.9°C, air temp averages 20.9°C, and rain is 0.89 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Mindelo in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mindelo 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 Mindelo for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mindelo 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 Mindelo.