Conditions at Playa de la Garita in August
August: Late Summer Windswell Grind
August continues the summer struggle with slightly better numbers. Average height is 4ft (1.3m), period 7.7s, and the NNE signature remains strong: NNE swells are 58.6% of all energy, while NNE winds blow 63.5% of the time. There is a little more NNW presence at 12% than July, but the trade-wind machine still caps ideal offshore wind at 5%. This is the warmest water month of the year at 22.4°C, with air temperatures averaging 22.6°C and almost no rain at 0.08 mm/day. For the dedicated surfer, keep it to sheltered nooks or early mornings; the open east-facing beach is mostly windswell chop.
Average Spot conditions at Playa de la Garita in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa de la Garita 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 de la Garita for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa de la Garita 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 de la Garita.