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Conditions at Playa Zicatela in July
July: Consistent South Swell and Cleaner Mornings
July is one of the most reliable surf months on the calendar. The average height stays around 5ft (1.6m), period sits at 13.6 seconds, and ideal wind hits 42%. The swell rose splits between SSW at 52.4% and S at 39.1%, giving Zicatela a broader directional spread but still centered on the exposed southwest window. Wave heights are healthy: more than half of the SSW energy is in the 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) class, while the S component throws in plenty of 3-5ft (0.9-1.5m) waves as well. Wind is lighter overall, with a mix of NW at 13.1%, NNW at 11.8%, W at 7.8% and E/ESE at 15.4%, enough to keep clean windows open. Water temperature peaks toward 30.5°C, air temp is 23.4°C, and precipitation is 4.87 mm/day as monsoonal showers remain common.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Zicatela in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Zicatela 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 Playa Zicatela for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Zicatela 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 Playa Zicatela.