Is August a good month to surf Puerto Escondido?

Yes — August falls in Puerto Escondido's main surf season (May–September).

How warm is the sea in Puerto Escondido in August?

About 30°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

What is the weather like in Puerto Escondido in August?

Air temperature averages 24°C, with about 6.4 mm of rain per day and average winds of 9 km/h.

Surf Puerto Escondido in August

Surfing Puerto Escondido in August: in the main surf season, air around 24°C, sea around 30°C, 6.4 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

24°C

Sea temperature

30°C

Rain

6.4 mm/day

Wind

9 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.6 m (5 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

2.0 m (7 ft)+

Swell period

13 s

Main swell direction

From SSW (203°)

What to wear: with the sea around 30°C in August, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in Puerto Escondido in August

Offshore of Puerto Escondido, waves in August average 1.6 m (5 ft), above the year-round average of 1.4 m — the 4th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 2.0 m (7 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 Puerto Escondido's surf season

Puerto Escondido's main surf season runs May–September. August is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is August a good month to surf Puerto Escondido?: Yes — August falls in Puerto Escondido's main surf season (May–September).
How warm is the sea in Puerto Escondido in August?: About 30°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Puerto Escondido in August?: Air temperature averages 24°C, with about 6.4 mm of rain per day and average winds of 9 km/h.