Conditions at Vale Figueiras in August
August: Waiting for the First Hint of Autumn
August is a carbon copy of July on the surface, but the first subtle signs of change begin to appear. Average swell height remains 1.4m (4-5ft) and period is 8.7s, still too short for real Vale Figueiras power. Swell direction is strongly favorable, with NW at 47.2% and NNW at 41.4%, but the Pacific-like groundswell machine of winter is nowhere to be found. Ideal wind is 9%, while NNW winds remain relentless at 54.4% and NW at 16.2%. However, late August often brings the first long-period Atlantic pulses, so the raw ingredients start to come together after weeks of small summer slop. Water temp reaches its annual peak of 18.7°C, air temps stay warm at 21.8°C, and precipitation is only 0.10 mm/day. It is still a low month, but the patient surfer can sniff the approaching autumn in the air.
Average Spot conditions at Vale Figueiras in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Vale Figueiras 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 Vale Figueiras for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Vale Figueiras 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 Vale Figueiras.