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Conditions at Haast Beach in July
July: Peak Season at Haast
July is statistically the most surfable month of the year at Haast Beach. The ideal wind percentage peaks at 53%, while the average period stays healthy at 11.5s and the average height at 4.5ft (1.4m). Swell directions are perfectly spread: W leads with 32%, WSW provides 19%, and the preferred WNW/NNW/NW quadrant totals another 42%. There is a slight increase in N-directed swell (2.9%) relative to summer, but the wind is so much better that it rarely ruins the party. The height distribution is filled with 3-5ft (1-1.5m) groundswell, plus a healthy chunk of 5-6.5ft (1.5-2m) and even some 6.5-8ft (2-2.5m) sets. Winter cold fronts roll through consistently, but their trailing SW/SSW/S winds groom the beach beautifully between pulses. Water temp is 12.3°C, air temp averages just 6.1°C, and precipitation runs 6.0 mm/day. This is the month for serious surfers.
Average Spot conditions at Haast Beach in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Haast Beach 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 Haast Beach for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Haast Beach 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 Haast Beach.