Conditions at Tiruchendur in July
July: Frustratingly Long-Period South Swell
July continues the same southwest monsoon routine, but the period reaches 12.6s - the longest of the year. That means the S (52%) and SSW (46%) swell has real power behind it, and the average height sits at 1.0m (3ft). The problem is direction and wind. With the coastline facing southeast, south-southwest oriented swell is far from the optimal E/ESE/SE/SSE band, and a constant SW/WSW flow (42% SW, 35% WSW) puts heavy bump on every wave. At times the wind can back to W (7.5%), offering a brief glimpse of what the spot could be in better conditions. Those short windows, combined with the long-period groundswell, are the saving grace of July. It won't be a day for beginners, but for experienced surfers chasing occasional clean 3-4ft (0.9-1.2m) runners, it can be worth the gamble. Water temp drops to 26.7°C.
Average Spot conditions at Tiruchendur in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Tiruchendur 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 Tiruchendur for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Tiruchendur 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 Tiruchendur.