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Conditions at Playa Escondida in July
July: Consistent Southwest Groundswell
July keeps the momentum going with an average height of 1.4m (4.6ft) and a 13.4s period. SSW accounts for 93.4% of the swell, with 68.1% in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range and 20.9% in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) class. There is also a small 1.3% share of 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) waves, enough to keep things interesting.
The wind window remains moderate at 40% ideal. S and SSW are the most common directions, followed by SSE and SW, while WSW, W and WNW flows appear less frequently. Rain is still significant at 7.65mm/day, air temperature is 25.9°C, and water temperature holds at 29.1°C. It is a reliable month for solid, long-period surf, especially in the early mornings before the breeze builds.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Escondida in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Escondida 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 Playa Escondida for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Escondida 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 Playa Escondida.