Conditions at Shonan in July
July: Peak Summer Onshore Flow, Occasional Typhoon Push
July is the lowest point of the year for wind quality at Shonan. The wind is ideal only 13% of the time, with SSW (22.2%), SW (14.4%) and S (13.9%) all blowing onshore. The swell direction remains very favorable -- S (32.7%), SSW (30.2%), SSE (19.3%), SE (10.1%) -- and the average period edges up to 8.3s, but the surface is frequently choppy and lumpy. Average wave height stays around 2.3ft (0.7m), with the 2-3ft (0.5-1m) class dominating. There are some 3-5ft (1-1.5m) SSW swells (6.8%), usually tied to developing typhoons in the western Pacific. Water temperature climbs to 24.2C, air to 24.6C, and precipitation remains high at 5.89mm/day. Sessions become dawn patrol missions in search of a brief offshore breeze before the sea breeze ruins the surface.
Average Spot conditions at Shonan in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Shonan 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 Shonan for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Shonan 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 Shonan.