Conditions at Chickens in July
July: Westerly Power with a Pulse of South
July is where the southwest monsoon starts to get interesting for Chickens. The average swell height holds at 1.2m (3.9ft), and the period lengthens to 8.8s, giving the waves noticeably more power. What's more, the swell direction begins to improve: SSW provides 18.6%, S 17.9%, and SSE 3.6%, so the ideal south quadrant accounts for about 40% of the energy. WSW and W still dominate the rest, but there are more clean south lines in the mix than earlier in the season.
Wind is still a battle - ideal conditions only 35% of the time, with W and WSW making up 44.5% of the wind rose. However, WNW flow jumps to 24.1%, and that west-northwest direction has a strong offshore component for an SSE-facing coast. When a ridge builds to the south and the wind backs into the NW, Chickens can deliver punchy 3-5ft (0.9-1.5m) reef waves. Air temps 27.8°C, water 29.1°C, rain 5.63mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Chickens in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Chickens 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 Chickens for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Chickens 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 Chickens.