Conditions at Orio in August
August: Warm Water, Soft Waves
August is a continuation of the summer lull, with an average swell height of 3-4ft (1m) and a 9.2s period. Ideal wind holds at a modest 21 percent. The wave rose stays heavily NW-dominated at 65 percent, while WNW and NNW each add 16 percent. Most waves are small, generally in the 0.5-1m range, with a secondary 1-1.5m class; the occasional west-northwest pulse can add energy, but it rarely reaches the powerful range. Winds are very summer-like: NNW at 17 percent, NW at 13 percent, WNW at 11 percent, and NNE at 13 percent, with strong northeastern sea breezes taking over the afternoon. Water temperature reaches its annual maximum of 22.5°C, air averages 20.8°C, and precipitation is low at 1.7 mm/day. August is a beach town vibe with small, friendly peaks.
Average Spot conditions at Orio in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Orio 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 Orio for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Orio 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 Orio.