Conditions at The Bluff in July
July: Peak Winter Size and Power
July is the heaviest month of the year for The Bluff. The average is 5.2ft (1.6m) with the longest average period of the year at 14.1s and ideal wind at 33%. Swell direction is dominated by SW (62.4%), with SSW at 17.1% and WSW at 10.2%. The height distribution is impressive: about 38% of all waves are 5ft-plus (over 1.5m), including a solid share of 6-8ft (1.8-2.4m) and the occasional overhead-plus bomb. Winds favor the SE/SSE sector - SE 19.8%, SSE 19.0%, ESE 10.1% - and when they align, The Bluff can hold some serious, grinding winter waves. Water temp sits at 22.9°C and air temp averages 18.1°C.
Average Spot conditions at The Bluff in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at The Bluff 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 The Bluff for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at The Bluff 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 The Bluff.