Conditions at Vila Nova de Milfontes in August
August: Warm Water, Small Northwest Windswell
August continues the summer pattern with slightly more energy than July. Average swell height holds at 4ft (1.3m) and the period inches up to 9.0s. NW swells account for 68.6 percent of the wave rose, and many waves fall in the small, fun-sized 0.5m to 1.5m range. Ideal wind improves marginally to 14 percent, but NNW winds still dominate at 42.5 percent. Water temperature reaches its warmest of the year at 17.7°C, air temperatures peak around 23.1°C, and dry conditions prevail with just 0.11mm/day of precipitation. It is the most comfortable month for hanging at the beach, though the surf tends to be small and crumbly unless a rogue tropical or southern-hemisphere swell reaches the coast.
Average Spot conditions at Vila Nova de Milfontes in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Vila Nova de Milfontes 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 Nova de Milfontes for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Vila Nova de Milfontes 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 Nova de Milfontes.