Conditions at Zambujeira do Mar in August
August: Small Pulses and Morning Windows
Late summer brings a tiny pulse back. Average swell is still 1.4m (4-5ft), but average period edges up to 8.9s and ideal wind improves slightly to 12%. Swell direction remains super consistent from the NW/NNW quadrant - NW 59.0%, NNW 29.7% - but these are still short-period, wind-driven waves.
The wind rose is dominated by NNW at 43.9%, so mornings offer the only real chance to find clean, small conditions before the sea breeze ramps up. Water temperature peaks at 17.9°C, average air temperature is 23.1°C, and rainfall is essentially negligible at 0.11mm/day. It is marginal surf, best for small sliders and soaking up the sun.
Average Spot conditions at Zambujeira do Mar in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Zambujeira do Mar 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 Zambujeira do Mar for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Zambujeira do Mar 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 Zambujeira do Mar.