Conditions at Jailbreaks in July
July: Swell on the Wrong Compass
July is the heart of the southwest monsoon, with average swell at 1.2m (4ft) and the longest periods yet at 8.8s. But the compass is cruel: WSW (18.8%), SSW (18.6%), S (17.9%), SW (17.4%) and W (15.3%) dominate, while the optimal SSE quadrant only appears for 3.6 percent of the time. Offshore winds remain common - W 26.4%, WNW 23.2%, WSW 18.2% - keeping the ideal wind percentage at 47 percent. With such strong west flow over a west-oriented swell, Jailbreaks is essentially closed for business. The short-period, choppy and messy conditions that do wrap around the island are a far cry from the clean reef waves the spot is known for. Air is 27.8°C, water 29.1°C, rain at 5.63 mm/day.
Average Spot conditions at Jailbreaks in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Jailbreaks 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 Jailbreaks for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Jailbreaks 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 Jailbreaks.