Conditions at Margara in August
August: Peak Summer Slump
August mirrors July, with an average wave height of 4.5ft (1.3m) and the lowest average period of the year at 6.0s. ENE continues to dominate at 76.6%, E contributes 15.4%, and NE is only 5.5%. The lack of N/NNW swell means Margara is stuck with small, short-period E/ENE windswell for most of the month. Most waves are in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, with some smaller 1.5-3ft (0.5-1m) days. Winds are ideal 39% of the time, but the persistent E/ENE trades make the surf sectiony and jumbled whenever they blow. Tropical waves can add size later in the month, but the angle is usually not ideal for this north-facing spot. Air temperature averages 27.9°C, water peaks at 28.9°C, and rainfall is 4.29 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Margara in August
Swell history for August
Wind history for August
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Margara 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 Margara for your next trip in August.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Margara 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 Margara.