Conditions at Sidi Ifni in July
July: High Pressure Ceiling
July is the heart of the summer doldrums for surf quality, even though the swell machine does not completely switch off. Average swell height holds around 5ft (1.6m), the period bottoms out at 8.0s, and a staggering 96% of the swell comes from the NNW. Most waves arrive in the 1-2m band, so there are still waves, but they are short-period and heavily influenced by the relentless trade winds.
Ideal offshore wind is a scarce 3%, and the wind field is dominated by NNW at 49%, N at 24%, and NNE at 10%. The Azores High is locked in place, feeding a persistent northwesterly breeze straight into the Sidi Ifni coastline. Coastal upwelling from these northerly trades keeps the water cool at 17.8°C despite air temperatures averaging 24.3°C. If you are chasing clean surf, your only realistic chance is a brief early-morning lull or a rare offshore east/southeast wind surge.
Average Spot conditions at Sidi Ifni in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Sidi Ifni 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 Sidi Ifni for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Sidi Ifni 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 Sidi Ifni.