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Conditions at Wasaga Beach in July
July: Peak Summer, Minimal Wave Energy
July delivers the classic Great Lakes summer: warm air, warm water and almost no surf. The average wave height creeps up only slightly to 0.3m (1ft), with an average period of 2.9s. The wave direction distribution is the most northwest-biased of any summer month - WNW 16.7%, NW 15.8%, NNW 16.3% - but again, over 95% of waves are below 0.5m (1.5ft). A 1m+ wave is a statistical outlier, usually from a severe afternoon thunderstorm cruising down from Lake Huron.
Wind statistics show why it is so hard to get good surf: onshore W/WNW/NW/NNW flow blows nearly 52% of the time, the highest onshore dominance of the year. Offshore E/ESE/SE/SSE winds are the rarest of the year at about 13%. Ideal surf is 0%. With air temperatures averaging 20.4°C, maxing near 34°C, and water temperatures in the 19-22°C (66-72°F) range, Wasaga becomes a beach resort, not a surf spot. Precipitation averages 2.06 mm/day, mostly from thunderstorms. Pick your moments carefully; a clean, ridable day in July is pure luck.
Average Spot conditions at Wasaga Beach in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Wasaga Beach 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 Wasaga Beach for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Wasaga Beach 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 Wasaga Beach.