Conditions at Louro in August
August: Micro Summer Swell and Northerly Breezes
August keeps the summer lull firmly in place. The average swell remains around 2-3ft (0.8m) and periods barely move to 7.3s. WNW (31.8%), NW (25.2%) and NNW (20.9%) account for most of the surf, while the optimal S-SSW-SW-WSW window offers just 4.9%. Ideal offshore winds are actually at their highest of the summer at 43%, with NNE (26%) and NE (12.6%) blowing strongly and consistently. These conditions produce clean but tiny surf, best suited for catch-and-ride boards and small-wave performance. Water temperature peaks at 17.0°C, air temps reach 18.6°C, and precipitation is only 1.37 mm/day. The Atlantic may look inviting, but Louro is saving its energy for autumn.
Average Spot conditions at Louro in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Louro 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 Louro for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Louro 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 Louro.