Conditions at Porto Batel in August
August: Summer Consistency Returns Slightly
August remains in the summer lull but shows a small uptick in consistency. Average swell height is still around 5ft (1.5m), with the period improving slightly to 9.0s. The wave rose remains dominated by NNW at 48.3% and NW at 34.0%, with WNW at 10.9% and W at 1.8% adding some useful energy. Ideal wind improves to 31%, and while NNW winds still dominate at 60.5%, they are a touch less extreme than in July. Water temperature peaks at 18.5°C and air averages 19.9°C, with almost no rain. August can throw up fun, rippable 3-6ft (1-1.5m) waves when a cold front grazes the Atlantic fetch and generates a fresh pulse. It is the best of the summer months for surfing, but still a far cry from winter quality.
Average Spot conditions at Porto Batel in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Porto Batel 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 Porto Batel for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Porto Batel 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 Porto Batel.