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Sultans • Statistics for July

Conditions at Sultans in July

July: Longer Periods Add Real Power

July brings the same average size as June, around 3.9ft (1.2m), but the period climbs to 8.8s, adding noticeable power to every set. The swell window is broad, with S (17.9 per cent), SSW (18.6 per cent), SW (17.4 per cent), WSW (18.8 per cent) and W (15.3 per cent) all chipping in. The wind field is locked into the western half of the compass: W at 26.4 per cent, WNW at 23.2 per cent, and WSW at 18.2 per cent, helping the ideal-wind score up to 48 per cent. That combination of longer period and predominantly offshore flow makes July a strong month at Sultans, though tropical showers remain common with 5.63mm/day of rain. Air temperature sits at 27.8°C and water temperature stays warm at 29.1°C. Expect consistent, rippable reef waves with occasional bigger sets in the 4.9-6.6ft (1.5-2m) range.

Average Spot conditions at Sultans in July

Swell history for July

0 - 2
2 - 3
3 - 5
5 - 6
6 - 8
> 8 ft

Wind history for July

0 - 6.2
6.3 - 12.4
12.4 - 18.6
18.6 - 24.9
24.9 - 31.1
> 31.1 mph

Swell quality

Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sultans 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 Sultans for your next trip in July.

Ground swell

Ground swell by size

Wind conditions

Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sultans 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 Sultans.

Swell with good wind

Swell with good wind by size

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