Conditions at Duranbah in July
July: Midwinter Clean, Waiting on Size
July keeps the high-quality wind regime with ideal conditions 65% of the time, but the swell average drops to 3ft (0.9m) and the direction mix edges toward SE and SSE. That is slightly less efficient for an east-northeast facing beach, yet the clean offshore west and southwest mornings keep the sandbar looking inviting. Periods remain healthy at 8.9s, so every extra foot of swell lights the bank well. If a Tasman Sea low stalls offshore, fun 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) pulses can push through under glassy skies. Water temp is at its winter coolest at 20.6°C, with precipitation down to just 1.6mm/day - often bluebird days.
Average Spot conditions at Duranbah in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Duranbah during July. 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 Duranbah for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Duranbah for July. 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 Duranbah.