Conditions at Hanstholm in July
July: Peak Summer, Minimal Waves
July is the most summer of summer months: warmest air temperatures, warm water at 16.7°C, and the least consistent surf. Average swell height remains around 3-4ft (0.9-1.2m) at 1.1m, and the period sits at 5.7s. The swell direction distribution is extreme: W and WNW account for nearly half of the energy, while NW/N/NNW swell makes up just 5.5% of the total. It is very hard for Hanstholm to produce quality waves when the primary swell approaches from outside the optimal window and an onshore W/WNW breeze is blowing a large chunk of the time. The ideal offshore wind window is only 10%, but when a rare pulse of northwesterly swell lines up with a south-southeasterly morning breeze, the beach can still produce a few fun, clean peaks. Do not expect hollow barrels; expect a playful shortboard or longboard session in small, crumbly waves. The warm water is a nice change for Denmark, but keep the hood and booties at home.
Average Spot conditions at Hanstholm in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Hanstholm 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 Hanstholm for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Hanstholm 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 Hanstholm.