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Conditions at Roca Loca in July
July: Winter Groundswell in the Heart of the Tropics
July keeps the South Pacific groundswell train rolling. The average height holds at 4-5ft (1.4m) with a period of 13.4 seconds, delivering consistent, powerful surf. Swell direction remains strongly SSW at 93.4 percent, with SW at 3.3 percent. The bulk of the waves are in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) range at 68.1 percent, while 20.9 percent push into 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m), and 1.3 percent reach 6-8ft (2-2.5m). Rainfall is similar to June at 7.65mm/day, and the wind is light but often from the south and west; ideal offshore conditions occur 32 percent of the time. Air temperatures average 25.9°C and water temperature is 29.1°C. The energy is undeniable, but July demands a keen eye on the wind map to find the glassy windows between tropical rain bands.
Average Spot conditions at Roca Loca in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Roca Loca 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 Roca Loca for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Roca Loca 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 Roca Loca.