Conditions at Rabo de Peixe in August
August: Warm Water, Still Waiting for Autumn
August remains in summer's grip, though the swell statistics are a touch better than July. Average height is 4.5ft (1.3m) and period is 9.3 seconds. The wave rose is still dominated by NNW (27.4%) and NW (15.0%), with NNE and NE sectors adding significant small north-easterly windswell. Most energy is in the 2-5ft (0.5-1.5m) range, so there is plenty of whitewater but not much push. Water temperature peaks at 23.4°C, air at 22.7°C, making it the warmest month of the year. Ideal offshore winds climb back to 30 percent, which suggests a few cleaner windows as the Azores High starts to wobble and late-summer Atlantic lows begin to stir. Still, the prevailing NNW and NNE winds are onshore, and summer sea breezes are relentless. August is more a beach month than a surf month, but the first subtle signs of autumn are hiding in the swell rose.
Average Spot conditions at Rabo de Peixe in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Rabo de Peixe 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 Rabo de Peixe for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Rabo de Peixe 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 Rabo de Peixe.