Conditions at Sao Torpes in August
August: Small NW Swell with a Hint of Change
August remains small but the ocean quietly begins to stir. Average swell is still 1.3m (around 4ft) with a 9.0s period, and the wave rose still belongs to NW with 68.6%; WNW adds 13.9% and NNW 15.2%. Most surf falls in the 0.5-1.5m range, so it is strictly small-wave season - ideal for funboards and log sessions rather than heavy barrels.
Ideal winds tick up slightly to 18%, but the prevailing pattern is unchanged: NNW 37.2%, NW 23.6%, WNW 12.6%. Water temperature climbs to 17.6°C, air average 23.0°C, and precipitation is very low at 0.12mm/day. The first late-season Atlantic lows are still a few weeks away, so treat August as a transition month with occasional clean windows.
Average Spot conditions at Sao Torpes in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sao Torpes 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 Sao Torpes for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sao Torpes 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 Sao Torpes.