Conditions at Barra de la Cruz in July
July: Consistent South Swell, Warm Water
July keeps the S/SSW swell train rolling. Average height is 5.2ft (1.6m), period is 13.6s, and S plus SSW combine for over 85% of all wave energy. There is also a slightly larger SSE contribution at 7.7%, which helps wrap into the beach. Sizes are consistently fun and punchy, with the biggest clusters in the 3-5ft (1-1.5m) and 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) ranges, plus some overhead sets. Winds actually improve from June, with ideal offshore flow back up to 50%, and a distinct WNW/NW component appears alongside the morning E/ENE flow. Rain is still heavy at 4.76mm/day, air temps average 21.6°C, and water temp is warm at 30.5°C. Dawn patrol is the move, offering clean, powerful waves before tropical showers move in.
Average Spot conditions at Barra de la Cruz in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Barra de la Cruz 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 Barra de la Cruz for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Barra de la Cruz 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 Barra de la Cruz.