Conditions at Salgueiros in August
August: Late Summer, Same Story
August brings little change. The average swell is 3ft (0.9m) at 9.0s, with NW (51%) and WNW (40%) ruling the wave rose. The west-facing beach still sees a decent amount of swell direction, but the period is short and the local sea state is often messy.
Offshore wind improves marginally to 14%, but the mighty NNW nortada still blows 46% of the time. Water temp reaches its seasonal peak near 16.9°C, air averages 20.4°C, and rain is scarce. Surfing is possible but generally below average; the best chance for a clean wave is early morning, on a smaller tide, with a longboard or a groveler under your arm.
Average Spot conditions at Salgueiros in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Salgueiros 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 Salgueiros for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Salgueiros 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 Salgueiros.