Conditions at Padang Padang in July
July: Peak Power at the Barrel Capital
July is the heavyweight of the year. Average swells hit 7ft (2.2m), periods max out at 14.4s, and the swell distribution shows an incredible 45.2% of waves in the 6-8ft (2-2.5m) range. S and SSW swells deliver the muscle at 33.3% and 35.2% respectively, and the SSE contribution adds another 9%. The wind story is a double-edged sword: ESE (61.3%) and SE (25.7%) dominate the wind rose, but a large share of those trades blow at 20-30kph or stronger, which keeps the ideal wind percentage at 39%. In practice, this is classic Bali dry season - big, rhythmic groundswell, groomed but powerful trade wind, and occasional glassy mornings. Air temp falls to 25.8°C, water to 27.1°C, and rainfall is almost non-existent at 1.03mm/day. If you pick your sessions carefully, July can serve up the most memorable Padang Padang barrels of the year.
Average Spot conditions at Padang Padang in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Padang Padang 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 Padang Padang for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Padang Padang 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 Padang Padang.