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Conditions at Playa Marbella in July
July: The Crown Jewel of the Green Season
Here is the surfer's secret: July combines all-time-level swell consistency with the best wind statistics of the entire year. The ideal-wind index peaks at 65%, while SSW swell pours in at 79.8% - with 27.3% of it in the head-high-plus 1.5-2m (5-6.5ft) bracket. The trades are light rather than blustery, and easterly offshore flows keep the bay clean through most mornings. Periods still sit at 13.5s, so the wave quality is exceptional. Rain remains part of the picture (5mm/day) but tends to arrive in short, sharp tropical bursts rather than all-day washouts. Water temp is a balmy 29.1°C (84°F). If you can only plan one green-season trip to Playa Marbella, July is your month.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Marbella in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Marbella 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 Marbella for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Marbella 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 Marbella.