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Conditions at Winkipop in July
July: Prime Time for Lefts
July is statistically the most reliable month for clean surf at Winkipop. The average period is 12.9s, average swell height 1.3m, and ideal wind peaks at 55%. The SSW/SW/WSW window produces nearly 79% of all wave energy, with WSW now contributing a significant 13.5%. Offshore flow from W/WNW/NW/NNW is at its strongest of the year, climbing toward 61%, which keeps the point looking glassy. Air temps bottom out at 11.1°C and water temp at 13.5°C; add in 2.54mm/day of rain and you have classic winter surf conditions.
Long-period, powerful groundswell hits the reef with real intent. There will be days of pumping 4-6ft (1.2-1.8m) lefts, and when a deep low lingers below the continent, Winkipop can fire well overhead. If you only get one month a year to chase it, July should be on the radar.
Average Spot conditions at Winkipop in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Winkipop 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 Winkipop for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Winkipop 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 Winkipop.