Conditions at Vila Franca do Campo in August
August: Warm Water, Trade Winds and the First Sign of Autumn
August remains a summer month, but the ocean begins to stir in the background. Average open-ocean swell is still small, around 4.5ft (1.3m), with periods of 9.3s. The directional distribution remains dominated by NNW (27.4%), NW (15.0%), WNW (10.2%), NNE (8.8%) and NE (8.2%), with true southerly swell almost negligible at around 1%. Ideal offshore N/NNE/NW/NNW flow is 58%, so the trade wind regime continues to keep the bay clean. Occasional late-summer tropical or subtropical systems lurking far to the south/southeast can throw a sneaky SE/SSE swell toward the Azores, making August worth checking even when the charts look small. Water temp peaks at 23.4°C, air temp averages 22.9°C, and rainfall is low at 0.80mm/day. August is warm, clean and relaxed; just leave the big-wave gear at home.
Average Spot conditions at Vila Franca do Campo in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Vila Franca do Campo 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 Vila Franca do Campo for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Vila Franca do Campo 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 Vila Franca do Campo.