Conditions at Mundaka in August
August: Late Summer, Slight Pulse, Same Patience
August shows a subtle uptick from July-average swell rises back to 3ft (1.0m) and period to 9.1s-but it is still firmly inside the summer lull. The swell direction remains beautifully consistent: NW accounts for 60.2% of the wave energy, NNW 23.3%, WNW 11.0%. However, the bulk of that NW swell is small, with 31.0% falling in the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) class. Occasional pulses can push into the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) zone, reminding everyone what the point can do.
As with July, NE and ENE winds dominate the wind rose at 21.9% combined, while offshore S/SSW winds are scarce. Ideal wind remains at 16%. On the bright side, water temperature peaks at 22.5°C and air temperatures average 21.1°C, setting up prime beach days. But for decent surf, your best bet is a dawn patrol before the seabreeze ruins the surface, or a week when a late hurricane remnant sends a sneaky NW swell up the Atlantic. Otherwise, August is about sunscreen and soft tops.
Average Spot conditions at Mundaka in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Mundaka 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 Mundaka for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Mundaka 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 Mundaka.