Conditions at Brandon Bay in July
July: Warm Water, Low Energy
July is the heart of the low season. Average swell is 3ft (0.9m) and period is 8.8 seconds, the shortest of the year. The vast majority of energy falls in the 0.5-1.5m range. W (29.6%) and WNW (32.5%) dominate the waverose, with WSW (13.3%) and NW (14.3%) secondary, but periods are too short to create real power. Onshore and sideshore winds are frequent - WSW (11.1%), W (11.4%) and SW (10.6%) - while ideal offshore wind drops to just 22 percent. The upside is comfort: air temperature 15.1°C, water temperature a summer-high 17.0°C, and rain at 3.09 mm/day. Surf-wise, expect small, lumpy peaks suitable for foam boards or longboards. If the wind swings to the northeast and some long-period W swell arrives, you can still find a fun, playful session.
Average Spot conditions at Brandon Bay in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Brandon Bay 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 Brandon Bay for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Brandon Bay 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 Brandon Bay.