Offshore StaysSurf Popoyo in August
Surfing Popoyo in August: in the main surf season, air around 28°C, sea around 29°C, 5.8 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.
Surf season
In season
Air temperature
28°C
Sea temperature
29°C
Rain
5.8 mm/day
Wind
20 km/h avg
Average wave height
1.2 m (4 ft)
Big days (top 10%)
1.5 m (5 ft)+
Swell period
13 s
Main swell direction
From SSW (203°)
What to wear: with the sea around 29°C in August, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.
Surf size in Popoyo in August
Offshore of Popoyo, waves in August average 1.2 m (4 ft), below the year-round average of 1.3 m — the 7th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.5 m (5 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 13 seconds from the SSW.
These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.
August in the context of Popoyo's surf season
Popoyo's main surf season runs March–October. August is inside it.
Frequently asked questions
- Is August a good month to surf Popoyo?
- Yes — August falls in Popoyo's main surf season (March–October).
- How warm is the sea in Popoyo in August?
- About 29°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
- What is the weather like in Popoyo in August?
- Air temperature averages 28°C, with about 5.8 mm of rain per day and average winds of 20 km/h.