Conditions at Prainha in August
August: Small Windows, Warm Water
August is a carbon copy of July in terms of energy: 5ft (1.5m) average swell, 9.0s average period, and ideal winds just 10 percent. NW (34.0 percent) and NNW (48.3 percent) dominate the wave rose; WNW is down to 10.9 percent, and true west swell is only 1.8 percent. The surf is small and cleanest in the early morning, but Prainha still offers fun, rippable waves when the northwest breeze is light.
Water temperature reaches a warm 18.5°C and air averages 19.9°C, with precipitation of just 0.34mm/day. The Azores High remains anchored out in the Atlantic, so patience and a log are the main tools for August surfers.
Average Spot conditions at Prainha in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Prainha 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 Prainha for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Prainha 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 Prainha.