Conditions at Playa del Castillo in August
August: Late Summer Tease
August is a slight step up from July, but only just. Average swell height is 4.9ft (1.5m) with period still short at 8.1s. The wave rose remains north-heavy-N 41.4%, NNW 33.0%, NNE 24.4%-so the west-facing beach is still waiting for proper ground swell. Wind conditions are again dominated by NNE flow at 64.9%, and ideal wind is only 7%. That being said, the lengthening period from July's 7.7s to 8.1s, plus occasional storm pulses in the far North Atlantic, offer thin but real opportunities for clean, punchy summer waves. Water temperature peaks at 22.9°C, air averages 22.8°C, and precipitation is still very low at 0.06mm/day. If you're here in August, chase the dawn glass-off and any flutter in the trade wind.
Average Spot conditions at Playa del Castillo in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa del Castillo 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 del Castillo for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa del Castillo 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 del Castillo.