Conditions at Supertubos in August
August: The Calm Before the Storm
August keeps the summer doldrums firmly in place, but you can just feel the first stirrings of autumn at the end of the month. Average swell height remains 4.9ft (1.5m) and the period ticks up slightly to 9.0s. The swell direction is again dominated by NNW (48.3%) and NW (34.0%), with WNW (10.9%) serving as the only real variation. Wave heights stay mostly in the 1-2m range, and the sandbar still needs a pulse of longer-period energy to excel. Ideal wind is 25% - a slight improvement over July, but the thermal NNW still dominates at 60.5% of all wind, with 20-30+kph breezes common. On the plus side, rare summer south-westerly storm tracks can sometimes push in a cleaner, more powerful swell. The water temperature reaches 18.5°C, making it the warmest month of the year. For most locals, August is a time for beach days and longboards, unless a rogue southern hemi swell lines up magic.
Average Spot conditions at Supertubos in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Supertubos 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 Supertubos for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Supertubos 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 Supertubos.