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Conditions at Boca Damas in July
July: Consistent Swell With a South-Wind Bias
July keeps the summer south-swell engine running at full tilt. Average swell height remains at 1.4m (4.6ft), and period is a solid 13.4s. The SSW direction is extremely dominant at 93.4%, with due-S and SW energy making up most of the rest. About 72% of waves fall in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range, while 23% are in the heavier 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) range and a few 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) bombs roll through. This is the heart of the rainy season, and it shows: ideal offshore winds drop to 19%, the lowest of the mid-year months, and the SSW/SW/WSW onshore flow is present for over 50% of the time, though wind speeds rarely exceed 10kph. Rain averages 7.65 mm/day and water sits warm at 29.0°C. The waves will be there all month; the trick is finding a dawn window with light or offshore winds before the afternoon south wind textures the surface.
Average Spot conditions at Boca Damas in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Boca Damas 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 Boca Damas for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Boca Damas 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 Boca Damas.