Conditions at Vila Praia de Ancora in August
August: Windswell and Small Summer Waves
August is essentially July with a slight heartbeat. The average swell height is still 4-5ft (1.4m), but the period edges back up to 9.0s, so the waves have a touch more form. NW dominates the swell rose at 40%, with NNW 32% and WNW 19%; the good news is that the NW/WNW positions remain useful for the beach, and the 3-5ft (0.9-1.5m) height class is well represented, offering small but clean shoulders when the wind behaves.
Ideal wind improves only a little to 26%, and the wind rose is still ruled by NNW at 34% and NW at 13%, with N and NNE around 9% each. Water temperature is 16.8°C, air temperatures peak for the year at 20.7°C, and rainfall is minimal at 1.12 mm/day. August surfing is really about dodging the north wind; early dawn patrol and late-evening sessions will occasionally deliver clean, fun-sized waves.
Average Spot conditions at Vila Praia de Ancora in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Vila Praia de Ancora 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 Praia de Ancora for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Vila Praia de Ancora 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 Praia de Ancora.