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Conditions at Alibaba in July
July: Clean but Small
July marks the beginning of the clean summer surf season in Cape Verde, albeit with smaller swell. The average wave height is 5ft (1.5m) and the period is 8.0s. The swell direction remains predominantly NNE at 84.2%, with N at 8.5% and NE at 4.7%, still far from the SSW-SW/W window that Alibaba would ideally like. However, the trade winds have eased significantly compared with winter: the ideal offshore wind percentage jumps to 48%, the highest of the year to this point, and onshore wind directions from the SW/W are virtually non-existent.
This combination produces the most user-friendly conditions of the summer: clean, glassy mornings, small waves in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range and a longboard-friendly texture. The lack of period (8.0s) means the swell is still more wind swell than groundswell, but the consistency is high and the surf is rippable. Water temp has warmed to 24.6°C, air temp averages 24.2°C and rainfall is a light 0.23mm/day. For beginners and longboarders, July is one of the most pleasant months at Alibaba; for big-wave hunters, it is time to wait.
Average Spot conditions at Alibaba in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Alibaba 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 Alibaba for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Alibaba 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 Alibaba.