Conditions at Capbreton in July
July: The Azores High Locks In
By July, the North Atlantic storm track is parked well to the north, and Capbreton feels the full weight of the summer lull. The average swell height remains minimal at 3ft (0.9m), with the lowest average period of the year at 9.0s. The swell direction is almost entirely from the northwest: NW is an enormous 66.5% of all observations and WNW contributes another 27.3%, so virtually all waves come from the optimal direction-but they are mostly short-period, low-energy pulses. The height distribution is extremely compressed; more than 60% of all waves are in the 0.5-1m range, and most of the rest are smaller than 1.5m. This is groveling territory, with the occasional clean 2-3ft (0.6-0.9m) sandbar session that can still be a lot of fun on the right tide. Wind is the ultimate bottleneck. Ideal conditions are at 15%, and the summer synoptic pattern is defined by high pressure and a daily northwesterly sea breeze: NNW, NW and WNW winds add up to more than 55% of the wind rose, with 10-30kph speeds common in the afternoon. Onshore chop is often the main feature of the surf report. Water temperature peaks toward 21.8°C, air temperatures average 20.8°C, and rainfall is low at 1.8mm/day. It is a beautiful beach month, but a dedicated surfer will be checking the buoy data for the first September swells.
Average Spot conditions at Capbreton in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Capbreton 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 Capbreton for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Capbreton 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 Capbreton.