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Conditions at Ponta Preta in July
July: Light Trades, Warm Water, Small Waves
July is the first month where the wind truly cooperates with the surfer. The ideal wind percentage jumps to 39%, as NNE drops to 38.1%, NE to 21.6%, and a broader spread of light N, NNW and ENE breezes fills in the gaps. Trade wind speeds come down across the board, producing many clean glassy morning sessions. The catch is the swell: average height is only 1.3m (4ft) and the period is 8.1s, with 70.3% of all energy coming from NNE in the 1-1.5m (3-5ft) range. This is summer surf, small soft and fun, but rarely heavy enough to open up the famous shallow reef. Water temperature is 24.6°C, air temperature 24.2°C, and rain is minimal. Bring the longboard and enjoy a warm, user-friendly Ponta Preta.
Average Spot conditions at Ponta Preta in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Ponta Preta 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 Ponta Preta for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Ponta Preta 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 Ponta Preta.