Conditions at Riptides in July
July: Power and Consistency Arrive
July is where Riptides starts to show its true potential. The average swell height climbs to around 4.3ft (1.3m), the highest of the year, and the average period pushes to 9.3s - right on the edge of the powerful 10s threshold. Swell direction improves dramatically: SSE jumps to 30.6 percent, S is 31.4 percent, and SSW carries 14.3 percent. There is still plenty of westerly component, but the increased SSE energy is exactly what this reef wants. The wind machine from the west is in full swing: WSW 17.8 percent, W 25.7 percent, WNW 22.5 percent, and NW 9.2 percent, giving ideal conditions 49 percent of the time. The result is a consistent 3-5ft (1-1.5m) swell with clean, offshore mornings, a bit of afternoon wind swell, and enough period for the reef to produce proper walls. A small fraction of larger 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) sets shows up from the west/southwest, so there is some size to be had. Air temps average 27.8°C, water temperature sits at a balmy 29.1°C, and rain is frequent at 5.49mm/day. This is the heart of the summer surf season.
Average Spot conditions at Riptides in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Riptides 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 Riptides for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Riptides 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 Riptides.