Conditions at Praia de Monte Gordo in August
August: The Annual Min
August is historically the flattest month at Monte Gordo. Average swell height bottoms out at 0.4m (1.3ft), with period 4.7s and ideal wind a lowly 13%. The wave rose is dominated by W (20.3%) and WSW (19.0%) windswell, plus a persistent SE swell component at 13.8%, but virtually all energy is confined to 0-0.5m (0-1.6ft) and 0.5-1m (1.6-3.3ft). For the surfer, this means long periods of flat, or at best knee-high leftovers from distant tropical waves in the eastern Atlantic.
NNW wind continues to dominate (35.2%), but it's often blowing hard enough to add more chop than shape, and the ideal offshore window is the smallest of the year. Water temp peaks at 21.7°C, air temps hover at 24.1°C, and rain is a negligible 0.09mm/day. If you're in the water in August, it's for a swim or a surf lesson - the swell is just not there.
Average Spot conditions at Praia de Monte Gordo in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Praia de Monte Gordo 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 Praia de Monte Gordo for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Praia de Monte Gordo 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 Praia de Monte Gordo.