Conditions at Playa A Frouxeira in August
August: Holding Pattern
August keeps the summer lull locked in. Average swell inches up slightly to 5.2ft (1.6m) and the period remains small at 8.9s. The swell direction is almost comically consistent: NW (26.8%), WNW (21.0%) and NNW (15.3%) combine for over 60% of observations, but the quality is limited by a lack of period and the constant summer wind regime. NE winds blow 19.1% of the time and NNE another 12.6%, leaving just 18% ideal offshore windows. The saving grace is the ocean temperature - at 18.5°C, it's the warmest of the year - and with air temps around 19.1°C, it's an enjoyable beach day if not a high-performance surf day. Look for the small early-morning swell pulses before the afternoon north wind bumps it up.
Average Spot conditions at Playa A Frouxeira in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa A Frouxeira 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 Playa A Frouxeira for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa A Frouxeira 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 Playa A Frouxeira.