Conditions at One Palm Point in July
July: Big Southern Swell under Trade-Wind Pressure
July delivers the biggest average wave heights of the year at 6.5-7ft (2m), with a 14.5s period, which is very powerful, long-period groundswell. The direction data are dominated by S at 37.5% and SSW at 44.0%, and nearly 80% of the waves are in the 5-8ft (1.5-2.5m) range, with more 8ft+ (2.5m+) sets showing up than in any month prior. The catch is wind: SE winds total 55.8%, including 23.8% at 30-40kph and 2.9% at 40-50kph. Ideal offshore wind frequency falls to 32%, and much of the time the point is cross-wind or bumpy. When the wind eases, however, the raw Southern Ocean energy at One Palm Point is world-class. Air temps average 27.2°C, water temp is 28.5°C, and rainfall is down to 3.5mm/day, making for a dry, tropical winter.
Average Spot conditions at One Palm Point in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at One Palm Point 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 One Palm Point for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at One Palm Point 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 One Palm Point.