Conditions at Palplanche in July
July: Peak Winter Swell, Peak Consistency
July is the heart of the Palplanche season. Average swell height remains at around 2ft (0.6m), period is a solid 12.7s, and the SW swell machine becomes a torrent: 80.8% of the wave rose comes from SW, with 72.0% of the total falling into the clean 1.5-3ft (0.5-1m) range. SSW holds at 17.9%, and again there is no meaningful W/NW swell. The wind is strong and directional: S/SSW/SW flow accounts for 93.5% of all wind, and the ideal surfing window is 24%. The ocean cools to 25.0°C while air temperatures bottom out at 23.7°C, and virtually no rain falls at 0.15mm/day. In July, micro conditions are rare: when a proper SW groundswell fills in, Palplanche offers consistent sets, groomed by offshore/sideshore winds on the northwest-facing banks.
Average Spot conditions at Palplanche in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Palplanche 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 Palplanche for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Palplanche 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 Palplanche.