Conditions at Xivares in August
August: The Slight Summer Pulse
August is a marginal step up from July, but only just. Average swell height returns to 3.0ft (0.9m) with a 9.0s period, and the direction mix is even more NW-heavy: NW at 46.0%, NNW at 33.9%. There is a touch more 1-1.5m energy (NW 13.2%, NNW 7.8%) and even a few 1.5-2m lines (NW 3.2%) - leftovers from Atlantic hurricane swells that occasionally nudge the Bay of Biscay. Ideal wind is still poor at 19%, with the thermal N-NNW breeze kicking in almost daily. Onshore winds from the N/NE quadrant dominate the afternoon, but early mornings can offer a brief offshore window. Water temp peaks at 20.4°C, air averages 20.1°C, and it's the perfect time for a summer session if you can find a pulse. Just don't expect winter power.
Average Spot conditions at Xivares in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Xivares 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 Xivares for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Xivares 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 Xivares.